v. I·tal·ian·ized, I·tal·ian·iz·ing, I·tal·ian·iz·es v.tr. To give an Italian aspect to. v.intr. To adopt Italian speech, manners, or customs. I·tal′ian·i·zation (-yə-nĭ-zāshən) n. |
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