Catholicize

Pronunciation: /ˈkæθɫɪkˈaɪˈzi/

Catholicize (verb)

  1. To bring a person or group into the Catholic Church, usually by teaching or converting them.
  2. To make something seem broad and acceptable to many people, not limited to one group.

Examples

  • They tried to catholicize the community through education.
  • The program aims to catholicize new members respectfully.