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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