londonize

londonize
\\ˈləndəˌnīz\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: London, England + English -ize
1. : to cause to acquire a quality distinctive of London or a trait distinctive of Londoners
2. : to cause to conform to or imitate London fashions

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  • Londonize — Lon don*ize, v. i. To impart to (one) a manner or character like that which distinguishes Londoners. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Londonize — Lon don*ize, v. i. To imitate the manner of the people of London. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Londonize — verb to make (someone) like a Londoner in character or habits …   Wiktionary

  • londonize — lon·don·ize …   English syllables

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