Britishize: meaning, definitions and examples

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Britishize

 

[ ˈbrɪtɪʃaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to make something more British

Britishize means to adapt or conform something to British standards or customs.

Synonyms

Anglicize, Britishise

Examples of usage

  • Many American TV shows are Britishized before being aired in the UK.
  • She Britishized her wardrobe by adding more tweed and tartan.

Translations

Translations of the word "Britishize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 britanizar

🇮🇳 ब्रिटिश बनाना

🇩🇪 britisieren

🇮🇩 mengbritiskan

🇺🇦 британізувати

🇵🇱 anglicyzować

🇯🇵 イギリス化する

🇫🇷 angliciser

🇪🇸 britanizar

🇹🇷 Britanyalılaştırmak

🇰🇷 영국화하다

🇸🇦 جعله بريطانيًا

🇨🇿 britizovat

🇸🇰 britizovať

🇨🇳 英國化

🇸🇮 britanizirati

🇮🇸 bretavæða

🇰🇿 британизациялау

🇬🇪 ბრიტანიზაცია

🇦🇿 britanizasiya etmək

🇲🇽 britanizar

Etymology

The term 'Britishize' originated from the combination of the words 'British' and 'ize', which is a common suffix in English to form verbs. It is often used in a humorous or light-hearted manner to indicate making something more British in nature.