- mexicanize
- \\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷kəˌnīz\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Usage: often capitalized
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—Mexicanization, n./mek"si keuh nuyz'/, v.t., v.i., Mexicanized, Mexicanizing.to make or become Mexican or like the Mexican, as in manner, customs, or dress.Also, esp. Brit., Mexicanise.[1840-50, Amer.; MEXICAN + -IZE]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.