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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

romanise

/ˈroʊmənaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does romanise mean?

verb

to convert or represent something in the style of ancient Rome, or to make something conform to Roman rules or customs. This can include transliterating a word or text from one alphabet to another, such as from Greek or Cyrillic to the Latin alphabet.

Example

"The historian decided to romanise the ancient text to make it easier for modern readers to understand."

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