indigenize
UK/ɪn'dɪdʒɪnaɪz/US/in'didʒinaiz/
Definitions
v.
To adapt something to local conditions, or bring it under local/native control.
使本土化；使本国化
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedindigene ('native,' from indi- 'within' + gen 'born' = born in the place) + -ize (make) = 'to make native/local.'
Root gen still carries 140 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.indigenize industry使产业本土化
Example Sentences
- 1.
The government tried to indigenize key industries after independence.
- 2.
Missionaries worked to indigenize the church's leadership.