Anglicize: meaning, definitions and examples
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Anglicize
[ ˈaŋɡlɪsaɪz ]
language
To make or become English in form, culture, or character.
Synonyms
Briticize, Britishize, Englishize
Examples of usage
- He anglicized his last name when he moved to London.
- The new generation of immigrants quickly anglicized to fit into their new country.
language
To adapt or modify (a word, language, or custom) to fit the English language or culture.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She anglicized the pronunciation of her name so that others could say it more easily.
- The restaurant anglicized the menu to cater to a broader clientele.
Translations
Translations of the word "Anglicize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 anglicizar
🇮🇳 अंग्रेज़ीकरण करना
🇩🇪 anglisieren
🇮🇩 menganglikanisasi
🇺🇦 англізувати
🇵🇱 anglizować
🇯🇵 英語化する (eigo-ka suru)
🇫🇷 angliciser
🇪🇸 anglicizar
🇹🇷 İngilizleştirmek
🇰🇷 영어화하다 (yeong-eohwahada)
🇸🇦 إنجليز
🇨🇿 anglicizovat
🇸🇰 anglicizovať
🇨🇳 英文化 (yīngwénhuà)
🇸🇮 anglicizirati
🇮🇸 enska
🇰🇿 ағылшындандыру
🇬🇪 გაანგლიურება
🇦🇿 ingilisləşdirmək
🇲🇽 anglicizar
Word origin
The term 'anglicize' dates back to the 17th century and is derived from the word 'English.' It was initially used to describe the process of making something English in form or character. Over time, the term has been widely used in the context of language and cultural adaptation, especially in regions influenced by English-speaking populations. The concept of anglicization continues to play a significant role in the interactions between different cultures and languages.