CEFR C1

vaticanise

verb

Meaning

To make or cause to become Roman Catholic in character, doctrine, or practice, especially by exerting influence from the Vatican.

Examples

Critics argued that the new policies seemed to vaticanise the entire organization.
Some feared the government's actions would vaticanise the secular education system.

Synonyms: romanize, catholicize, indoctrinate

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vaticanise (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈvætɪkənaɪz/

Definition

To make or cause to become Roman Catholic in character, doctrine, or practice, especially by exerting influence from the Vatican.

Examples

Critics argued that the new policies seemed to vaticanise the entire organization.
Some feared the government's actions would vaticanise the secular education system.
The movement aimed to vaticanise the local church, bringing it closer to Rome's authority.

How to Use vaticanise

vaticanise something (verb phrase): To influence or change something to have Roman Catholic characteristics. — "The critics accused the new leadership of attempting to vaticanise the university's academic freedom."
vaticanise into something (verb phrase): To transform something into a Roman Catholic entity. — "There was a fear that the reforms would vaticanise the entire institution into a religious seminary."

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