Greekize

/ˈɡriːkɑɪz/ verb

Definition

To make Greek in character or style; to adopt Greek customs, language, or methods; to translate into Greek.

Etymology

From 'Greek' combined with the suffix '-ize' (meaning to cause to be or to practice), creating a verb for the process of making something Greek.

Kelly Says

The '-ize' suffix is so powerful that we use it to describe entire historical processes—'Romanize' describes conquered lands becoming Roman, 'Greekize' describes the spread of Hellenistic culture after Alexander.

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