1. to write or spell (a word or text) using the Roman alphabet instead of another writing system
2. to make Roman in character, culture, or customs
Usage: historical

Examples

• The Chinese names were romanized using the Pinyin system.
• Students learned to romanize Japanese characters into English letters.
• The app can romanize Arabic text for easier reading.
• Ancient Gaul was gradually romanized after the Roman conquest.
• The dictionary includes both the original script and romanized versions.
• Scholars romanized the ancient Greek inscriptions for publication.