1590s, from Christian + -ize. Originally intransitive ("follow or profess Christianity") as well as transitive ("make Christian, convert to Christianity"). Related: Christianized; christianizing; christianization.
christening
Christer
Christian
Christianism
Christianity
christianize
Christina
Christless
Christ-like
Christmas
Christmassy
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