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anglicisation

anglicisation

7.9
A process that makes something more English in how it looks, sounds or is written
  • noun
  • /ˌæŋɡlɪsɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • UK
translation icon : anglicización
  • The anglicisation of local names was common during the colonial era.

Examples

  • The anglicisation of words from other languages can alter their spelling and pronunciation.

  • The anglicisation of names can help immigrants feel more at home.

  • Many foods underwent anglicisation when brought to Britain, changing flavors and ingredients.

  • Many people support the anglicisation of foreign terms.

  • Many foods underwent anglicisation when brought to Britain, changing flavors and ingredients.

  • The anglicisation of local names was common during the colonial era.

  • The anglicisation of words from other languages can alter their spelling and pronunciation.

Synonyms

Anglicization
vsanglicisation
  • Specialized
1 8.1

A change that makes words, names, and customs more English

uses the -isation ending instead of that spelling

How Localized

anglicisation
  • UK
7.9
localization
  • Specialized
3 4.1
translation
179 2.5

Surface Forms

anglicisation singular
anglicisations plural
anglicizations plural
anglicization singular

Morphology

anglicisation = anglicise (semi-transparent) = anglic + ise + ation

The noun is formed regularly from the verb 'anglicise' with the suffix '-ation', so the process meaning is straightforward once the base verb is known.

Etymology

Anglicisation begins with Anglic-, a root meaning 'English' (the same root you see in Anglican) and ends with -isation, a part meaning 'making' or 'process'. So Anglicisation is the process of making something 'English' in form, style, or character.