Englishize: meaning, definitions and examples

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Englishize

 

[ ˈɪŋɡlɪʃaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action

To make something more English in character or form, especially by incorporating English customs, traditions, or language.

Synonyms

Anglicize, Britishize, Internationalize

Examples of usage

  • Many countries have Englishized their education system by introducing English as a second language.
  • She Englishized her wardrobe by adding more tweed and tartan patterns.
  • The restaurant Englishized its menu by including traditional English dishes like fish and chips.
  • The book was Englishized for an international audience by simplifying some of the language and cultural references.
  • The art exhibit was Englishized with the addition of British artists' works.

Translations

Translations of the word "Englishize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anglicizar

🇮🇳 अंग्रेज़ीकरण करना

🇩🇪 anglisieren

🇮🇩 meng-Inggriskan

🇺🇦 англізувати

🇵🇱 anglicyzować

🇯🇵 英語化する

🇫🇷 angliciser

🇪🇸 anglificar

🇹🇷 İngilizceleştirmek

🇰🇷 영어화하다

🇸🇦 أنجليز

🇨🇿 anglicizovat

🇸🇰 anglicizovať

🇨🇳 英语化

🇸🇮 anglizirati

🇮🇸 enska

🇰🇿 ағылшындау

🇬🇪 ინგლისურად ქცევა

🇦🇿 ingilisləşdirmək

🇲🇽 anglificar

Word origin

The word 'Englishize' is derived from the combination of 'English' and the suffix '-ize', which means 'to make'. It first appeared in the early 19th century and is primarily used in the context of incorporating English characteristics into something. The term is often used in discussions about cultural assimilation, globalization, and language influence.