Hebraizes

/ˈhɛbrəaɪzɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of 'hebraize'; makes or becomes Hebrew in character.

Etymology

From hebraize + -s (third person singular present marker). This form is used when describing what a single person currently does regarding Hebrew language and culture adoption.

Kelly Says

Modern Israel 'hebraizes' everything—street names, family names, even Arabic place names get Hebrew versions. Watching what societies choose to rename and why tells you what they value.

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