latinization

Example:The romanization of the local dialect was a deliberate attempt to modernize the language by aligning it with the Latin roots.

Definition:The process of making something more like Roman or Latin in form, content, or style, especially regarding language; the act of converting to or infecting something with Roman or Latin-derived qualities.

Example:Latinisation efforts were key in standardizing the spelling and pronunciation of the language to align more closely with Latin norms.

Definition:An alternate spelling of 'latinization', serving the same purpose of making something more Latin-like, especially in a cultural or linguistic context.