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Is·lam·ize
(ĭs′lə-mīz′, ĭz′-)tr.v. Is·lam·ized, Is·lam·iz·ing, Is·lam·iz·es
1. To convert to Islam.
2. To cause to conform to Islamic law or precepts.
Is′lam·i·za′tion (-lə-mĭ-zā′shən) n.
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Islamize
(ˈɪzləˌmaɪz) orIslamise
vb
(Islam) (tr) to convert to or bring under the influence of Islam
ˌIslamiˈzation, ˌIslamiˈsation n
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Is•lam•ize
(ˈɪs ləˌmaɪz, ˈɪz-, ɪsˈlɑ maɪz, ɪz-)v.t. -ized, -iz•ing.
to convert to or bring under the influence of Islam.
[1840–50]
Is`lam•i•za′tion, n.
Is′lam•iz`er, n.
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Islamize
Past participle: Islamized
Gerund: Islamizing
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| Verb | 1. | Islamize - cause to conform to Islamic law; "Islamize the dietary laws" |
| 2. | Islamize - convert to Islam; "The Mughals Islamized much of Northern India in the 16th century" convert - cause to adopt a new or different faith; "The missionaries converted the Indian population" |
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