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Meaning of Latinization | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌlæt.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

Definitions

  1. The act or process of Latinizing, of making Latin; including translating into Latin.
  2. Alternative letter-case form of Latinization.

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Examples

“[W]e are indebted for the term “merry-Andrew” to a native of the, at present, dullest little cluster of houses in England—this very identical Pevensey itself. It was there, that Andrew Borde, or, according to his own absurd latinization of his name, Andreas Perforatus, first saw the light.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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