Russianize: Meaning and Definition of

Rus•sian•ize

Pronunciation: (rush'u-nīz"), [key]
— -ized, -iz•ing.
  1. to make Russian; impart Russian characteristics to.
  2. to subordinate and force to adhere to Russian culture, ideology, etc.
  3. (sometimes l.c.) to treat (leather) by a process similar to that used on Russia leather or by any process that will produce such leather.
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