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.
2.
To imbue with or adapt to Christian principles.
Christianized philosophers.
I. Taylor.
© Webster 1913.
Chris"tian*ize, v. i.
To adopt the character or belief of a Christian; to become Christian.
The pagans began to Christianize.
Latham.
© Webster 1913.