1. past tense and past participle of germanize; to make German in character, language, or culture
Usage: transitive verb; often used in historical contexts

Examples

• The region was gradually germanized over the course of the 19th century.
• Many immigrant families germanized their surnames to blend into their new communities.
• The school curriculum germanized local traditions by incorporating German language and customs.
• Eastern European territories were germanized through deliberate cultural policies.
• The city's architecture was germanized following the political changes of the era.