Anglicized: meaning, definitions and examples

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Anglicized

[ ˈæŋɡlɪsaɪz ]

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language

Altered to suit English speakers. Usually refers to words borrowed from other languages and modified to fit English pronunciation and spelling.

Synonyms

adapted, converted, modified

Examples of usage

The word 'café' has been anglicized to 'cafe' in English.
Many Japanese names have been anglicized for easier pronunciation.

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language

To make something more English in character or form.

Synonyms

adapt, adjust, convert

Examples of usage

He anglicized his name when he moved to England.
The menu was anglicized to cater to local tastes.

Translations

Translations of the word "Anglicized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anglicizado

🇮🇳 अंग्रेजीकृत

🇩🇪 anglisiert

🇮🇩 di-Inggriskan

🇺🇦 англізований

🇵🇱 anglicyzowany

🇯🇵 英語化された

🇫🇷 anglicisé

🇪🇸 anglicanizado

🇹🇷 İngilizleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 영어화된

🇸🇦 مأنجلز

🇨🇿 anglizovaný

🇸🇰 anglizovaný

🇨🇳 英语化的

🇸🇮 angliziran

🇮🇸 enskað

🇰🇿 ағылшындалған

🇬🇪 გაანგლოზებული

🇦🇿 ingilisləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 anglicanizado

Word origin

The term 'anglicized' originates from the word 'anglicize' which dates back to the mid-18th century. It is derived from the word 'Anglicus', meaning 'English'. The concept of anglicizing words or names has been prevalent throughout history, especially in regions where English influence has been significant.