Christianize

Christianize
/kris"cheuh nuyz'/, v.t., Christianized, Christianizing.
1. to make Christian.
2. to imbue with Christian principles.
Also, esp. Brit., Christianise.
[1585-95; CHRISTIAN + -IZE]

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