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verb

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1. To put letters or words written in another writing system into the Latin (Roman) alphabet.

   Example: The author romanizes Chinese names using the Wade–Giles system rather than the Pinyin system.

   Synonyms:Latinizetransliterate

2. (usually capitalized) To bring under the authority or influence of Rome.

3. (usually capitalized) To make or become Roman in character or style.

4. (usually capitalized) To make or become Roman Catholic in religion (by conversion), character or style.

   Synonyms:Latinize