Protestantize

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹoʊˌtɛstˈænˌtaɪˈzi/

Protestantize (verb)

  1. To change someone’s religion so they follow Protestant beliefs instead of another Christian tradition.
  2. To encourage or force a group to adopt Protestant practices, often as part of a wider religious change.

Examples

  • The reformers protestantize the region through new church practices.
  • They protestantize the community by changing worship and teaching.