'asiaticize' originates from English, specifically the word 'Asiatic' plus the verb-forming suffix '-ize', where 'Asiatic' meant 'of or relating to Asia' and '-ize' meant 'to make or to become'.

'Asiatic' comes from Latin 'Asiaticus', from Greek 'Asiatikos', ultimately from the place-name 'Asia'; the suffix '-ize' derives from Greek '-izein' via Latin and French, and the combination produced the modern English verb 'asiaticize'.

Initially it meant 'to make like Asia or the Asians', and over time it has remained largely consistent in meaning as 'to give Asian characteristics' in modern usage.