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romanization

/ˌroʊmənɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does romanization mean?

noun

The process of converting written text from one script or writing system to another, often using the Latin alphabet. This can include the conversion of languages such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean to the Roman alphabet.

Example

"The company used romanization to translate the Chinese company name into English for its international website."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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