anglicisation
/ˌæŋ.ɡlɪ.saɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
æŋ · ɡlɪ · SAꞮZEꞮ · ʃən (4 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
The process by which something or someone (usually a word) is made more English. Usually applied to language or culture.
Etymology
From anglicise + -ation.
Example Sentences
- "Dublin, the name of the capital of Ireland, is an anglicisation of the Gaelic name Dubh Linn."
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