1. to give a Latin form or character to; to translate into Latin
2. to make conformable to the ideas, customs, or practices of ancient Rome or the Roman Catholic Church

Examples

• The scholar latinizes foreign names in his historical texts.
• The missionary latinizes local religious practices to fit Catholic doctrine.
• She latinizes the Greek philosophical terms for her translation.
• The church latinizes the liturgy in remote regions.
• He latinizes his surname when writing academic papers.
• The university latinizes degree titles on diplomas.