'Christianize' definitions:

Definition of 'Christianize'

From: WordNet
verb
Adapt in the name of Christianity; "some people want to Christianize ancient pagan sites"
verb
Convert to Christianity; "missionaries have tried to Christianize native people all over the world" [syn: Christianize, Christianise]

Definition of 'Christianize'

From: GCIDE
  • Christianize \Chris"tian*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Christianized; p. pr. & vb. n. Christianizing.] [Cf. F. christianiser, L. christianizare, fr. Gr. ?.]
  • 1. To make Christian; to convert to Christianity; as, to Christianize pagans. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To imbue with or adapt to Christian principles. [1913 Webster]
  • Christianized philosophers. --I. Taylor. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Christianize'

From: GCIDE
  • Christianize \Chris"tian*ize\, v. i. To adopt the character or belief of a Christian; to become Christian. [1913 Webster]
  • The pagans began to Christianize. --Latham. [1913 Webster]