syncretize

American  

[sing-kri-tahyz, sin-] / ˈsɪŋ krɪˌtaɪz, ˈsɪn- /

especially British, syncretise

verb (used with or without object)

syncretized, syncretizing

1. to attempt to combine or unite, as different or opposing principles, parties, etc.

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syncretize British  

/ ˈsɪŋkrɪˌtaɪz /

verb

1. to combine or attempt to combine the characteristic teachings, beliefs, or practices of (differing systems of religion or philosophy)

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Other Word Forms

• syncretization noun

Etymology

Origin of syncretize

1665–75; < New Latin syncrētizāre < Greek synkrētízein to form a confederation, equivalent to syn- syn- + Krēt- (stem of Krḗs ) a Cretan + -izein -ize; syncretism

Example Sentences

For them, Our Lady of Charity, or Our Lady of Cobre, who they syncretize as Ochún, is the Yoruba deity of love, fertility and money.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2012