Indianize

verb

In·​di·​an·​ize ˈin-dē-ə-ˌnīz How to pronounce Indianize (audio)
Indianized; Indianizing

transitive verb

1
: to cause to acquire or conform to the characteristics, culture, or usage of American Indians or of India
2
: to bring under the cultural or political influence or control of India
Indianize a region

Word History

First Known Use

1702, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Indianize was in 1702

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Cite this Entry

“Indianize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Indianize. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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