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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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
Britishize	Used to describe the process of making something or someone more British in culture or language. It can be used in both everyday conversation and formal contexts. The chef wanted to Britishize the menu by adding more traditional English dishes. The TV show was Britishized to fit the tastes of the local audience.
Britishise	This is a variant spelling of 'Britishize.' It serves the same purpose but is less common and used mainly in British English. They aimed to Britishise the curriculum to align with local educational standards. There was a trend to Britishise certain American shows for the UK market.
Anglicize	Generally used to describe the process of making something more English, which often includes language and cultural elements. Frequently used in historical and academic contexts. Many foreign names were Anglicized when immigrants arrived in the United States. The company decided to Anglicize its brand name to appeal to a broader audience.

Word

Description / Examples

Britishize

Used to describe the process of making something or someone more British in culture or language. It can be used in both everyday conversation and formal contexts.

The chef wanted to Britishize the menu by adding more traditional English dishes.
The TV show was Britishized to fit the tastes of the local audience.

Britishise

This is a variant spelling of 'Britishize.' It serves the same purpose but is less common and used mainly in British English.

They aimed to Britishise the curriculum to align with local educational standards.
There was a trend to Britishise certain American shows for the UK market.

Anglicize

Generally used to describe the process of making something more English, which often includes language and cultural elements. Frequently used in historical and academic contexts.

Many foreign names were Anglicized when immigrants arrived in the United States.
The company decided to Anglicize its brand name to appeal to a broader audience.

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.