Sinicize

[ sin-uh-sahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, Sin·i·cized, Sin·i·ciz·ing.

1. to make Chinese in character or bring under Chinese influence.

Other Words From

• Sin·i·ci·za·tion [sin-, uh, -s, uh, -, zey, -sh, uh, n], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sinicize¹

First recorded in 1885–90; Sinic ( Sinicism ) + -ize

Example Sentences

Uzra Zeya, U.S. under secretary of State for democracy and human rights, told the hearing that China continued to "wage a campaign of repression that seeks to forcibly Sinicize" the 6 million Tibetans in the country and eliminate Tibetan religious, cultural and linguistic heritage.

From Reuters

David Curry, who heads Global Christian Relief, said the Chinese Communist Party’s Uyghur policies could serve as “a dress rehearsal” for the persecution of Christians in China who don’t “sinicize” their religion to bow to the regime’s dictates.

From Washington Times

But China’s drive to “Sinicize” religion and give ultimate control to the Communist Party rather than a religious leader has led to informal churches coming under intense pressure to shut down.

From Seattle Times

China’s ruling Communist Party is pushing to Sinicize Tibetan life through programs that separate Tibetans from their language, culture, and especially, their devotion to the Dalai Lama.

From Seattle Times

The party is pressing a program to Sinicize Tibetan life through programs to separate Tibetans from their language, culture, and especially, their devotion to the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s traditional spiritual leader who has lived in exile since 1959.

From Seattle Times