verb
- to make German in character, language, or culture; to adopt or impose German customs, language, or identity
Usage: third-person singular present tense of 'germanize'; often used in historical contexts regarding cultural assimilation or linguistic change
Examples
- The policy germanizes the region by promoting the German language in schools.
- Over time, the immigrant community germanizes through intermarriage and cultural integration.
- The government germanizes place names throughout the newly annexed territory.
- He gradually germanizes his accent after living in Berlin for several years.
- The institution germanizes its curriculum to reflect German educational standards.