Egyptianize

[ ih-jip-shuh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, E·gyp·tian·ized, E·gyp·tian·iz·ing.

1. to make Egyptian; assign Egyptian origin or characteristics to.

verb (used without object)

, E·gyp·tian·ized, E·gyp·tian·iz·ing.

1. to become Egyptian; adopt Egyptian manners or characteristics.

Other Words From

• E·gyptian·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Egyptianize¹

First recorded in 1655–65; Egyptian + -ize

Example Sentences

“We are facing an Egyptian that Egypt failed to ‘Egyptianize’ and that is exactly why he is celebrated everywhere.”

From Washington Times

“We are facing an Egyptian that Egypt failed to ‘Egyptianize’ and that is exactly why he is celebrated everywhere.”

From Seattle Times

Regarding his leadership style and appearances on television, Hawass says that it was important for him to maintain a high profile “to Egyptianize Egyptian antiquities”.

From Nature

He said he believed that might have helped trigger the citizen rescue of the building."We've tried to Egyptianize Egyptology," said Mr. Hawass, who was promoted to minister of antiquities during the crisis.

From Wall Street Journal

All other foreign banks and companies, including the U.S.-owned First National City Bank branch in Cairo, were given five years to Egyptianize, i.e., turn over all ownership and operation to native-born Egyptian citizens.

From Time Magazine Archive