- When speaking with a friend about the urbanization of the West, she stated that it was being northernized.
northernize
verb; analogy
To make northern in character or nature, especially when referring to an industrial aspect The concept of “urbanize” (to make urban in character) is similar to the concept expressed in “northernize” (to make northern in character). “Northernize” is easily noted for its resemblance to “urbanize,” and the idea of instilling northern character is expressed in one word, not in the entire phrase, “to instill with northern character.”
Etymology : northernize. Analogy: formed from analogy to the word ‘urbanize.’ Composed of 'northern’ (characteristic of northern/industrialized regions) and ‘ize’ (a verb-forming suffix)
Source : A friend
Last modified: 10 June 2008