magyariser

Senses

1. 1.

   to Hungarianize

   to make Hungarian in character, language, or culture

Examples

• "Le gouvernement a tenté de magyariser les minorités dans la région."

  The government attempted to Hungarianize the minorities in the region.

• "Au XIXe siècle, les autorités hongroises ont cherché à magyariser l'ensemble de l'empire."

  In the 19th century, Hungarian authorities sought to Hungarianize the entire empire.

Usage

A somewhat formal or historical term, often used in discussions of 19th and 20th-century Central European politics and language policies. It refers specifically to cultural or linguistic assimilation into Hungarian identity.