To make something foreign in character, or to adopt foreign ways; to subject to foreign influence or to give something a foreign appearance.
From 'foreign' plus the verb-forming suffix '-ize' from Greek '-izein.' This creates a verb expressing the process of becoming or making foreign.
When translators 'foreignize' a text, they keep foreign expressions and cultural references intact rather than adapting them—a controversial choice that either preserves authenticity or confuses readers, depending on your perspective.
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