Germanize

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /ˈdʒɝmÉ™naɪz/
• RP IPA: /ˈdʒɜːmÉ™naɪz/
• Hyphenation: Ger + man + ize

Alternative forms

• Germanise UK

Origin

German + -ize

Full definition of Germanize

Verb

1. (transitive) To give a German character to (something).to Germanize a province, a language, or a society
2. (intransitive) To adopt German customs or culture.

Related terms

• Germanization