Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
germanize
verb
/ˈdʒɜːrməˌnaɪz/
Definition
To make something German in character, culture, or language.
Examples
- Many immigrants were encouraged to germanize their names to better integrate into society.
- The educational program aims to germanize students by teaching them about German culture.
- Policies were enacted to germanize the local communities during the historical period.
Meaning
To influence or change someone or something to exhibit German traits, customs, or language.
Synonyms
- Germanify
- Assimilate
- Integrate
