Assyrianize

/əˈsɪriənaɪz/ verb

Definition

To make Assyrian in character, culture, language, or customs; to adopt Assyrian ways.

Etymology

From Assyrian (relating to Assyria) + -ize suffix (to make or become). The -ize suffix converts adjectives to verbs meaning 'to cause to become.'

Kelly Says

The Assyrians were famous for spreading their culture throughout their empire, and 'assyrianize' captures this historical practice of cultural absorption and administrative standardization.

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