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Definition of Ottomanize in US English:

Ottomanize

(also Ottomanise)

verb

historical

  • with object To make Ottoman or Turkish.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Fortnightly Review. From Ottoman + -ize, after Ottomanized.

Pronunciation

Ottomanize

/ˈɒtəmənʌɪz/