Islamize

[ is-luh-mahyz, iz-, is-lah-mahyz, iz- ]

verb (used with object)

, Is·lam·ized, Is·lam·iz·ing.

1. to convert to Islam.
2. to bring into a state of harmony or conformity with the principles and teachings of Islam; give an Islamic character or identity to.

Islamize

/ ˈɪzləˌmaɪz /

verb

1. tr to convert to or bring under the influence of Islam

Derived Forms

• ˌIslamiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• Islam·i·zation noun
• Islam·izer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Islamize¹

First recorded in 1840–50; Islam + -ize

Example Sentences

He says American evangelical Christians were “cheated by Obama” and elected Mr. Trump to prevent the United States from being Islamized through immigration.

From New York Times

Critics accused him of seeking to usurp power and Islamize the government and nation and of mismanaging the economy.

From Washington Post

I spent a day on the campaign trail with Susanna Ceccardi, a 32-year-old rising star of the League, who says Europe is at risk of being Islamized.

From New York Times

The memorandum's message is consistent with the Brotherhood's conservative theology and its dream of an Islamized world.

From Salon

This means that those backing the president—and likely indispensable for his reelection—are trying to leverage their influence to achieve a long-term objective: to further Islamize Indonesia’s society.

From Wall Street Journal