Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
romanize
verb
/ˈroʊmənaɪz/
Definition
To represent or transcribe words or text in the Latin alphabet instead of using the original script.
Examples
- Many countries have chosen to romanize their native languages to promote literacy.
- The scholar had to romanize the ancient texts for his research.
- As a traveler, learning to romanize local signs helped me navigate foreign cities more easily.
Meaning
The action of converting text from one script to the Latin alphabet, making it accessible to those who cannot read the original script.
Synonyms
- transliterate
- Latinize
- convert
