What does foreignize mean?
Foreignize means (transitive) To make foreign..
Foreignize
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To make foreign..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To make foreign.
- (transitive, translation studies) To retain foreign elements in a story that might be unfamiliar to readers of the translated text.
Example Sentences
Politicians warned that unrestricted immigration would foreignize the country.
Synonyms for foreignize
Antonyms for foreignize
Related Words
Word Forms
- foreignizes
- foreignizing
- foreignized
- foreignise
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for foreignize?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of foreignize?
Possible antonyms include domesticate.
How do you use foreignize in a sentence?
Politicians warned that unrestricted immigration would foreignize the country.
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