romanize
verb
- 1
To put letters or words written in another writing system into the Latin (Roman) alphabet.
“The author romanizes Chinese names using the Wade–Giles system rather than the Pinyin system.”
- 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.
- 5
To fill with Latin words or idioms.
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