with objectTo make Magyar in form or character (specifically to respell according to Hungarian orthography); to assimilate (a person or ethnic group) to Hungarian language or culture.
Origin
Late 19th century. From Magyar + -ize. Compare earlier Magyarization, also French magyariser, German magyarisieren.
Definition of Magyarize in US English:
Magyarize
(also Magyarise)
verbˈmaɡjɑːrʌɪz
with objectTo make Magyar in form or character (specifically to respell according to Hungarian orthography); to assimilate (a person or ethnic group) to Hungarian language or culture.
Origin
Late 19th century. From Magyar + -ize. Compare earlier Magyarization, also French magyariser, German magyarisieren.