1. to make human in character or form; to cause to become human or human-like
Usage: formal; chiefly used in anthropology, theology, and philosophy

Examples

• The evolutionary process hominizes our primate ancestors over millions of years.
• Religious thinkers argue that the soul hominizes the body.
• Education hominizes individuals by developing their rational and moral capacities.
• The development of language hominizes early human populations.
• Culture and society hominize raw human nature into civilized behavior.