verb
- to make English in form, character, or language; to adapt to English customs or usage
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘anglicize’
Examples
- The immigrant family decided to anglicise their surname to fit in better.
- Foreign words are often anglicised when they enter the English language.
- The restaurant anglicised its menu to appeal to local customers.
- Many place names were anglicised during colonial periods.
- She chose to anglicise her pronunciation after moving to London.
- The company anglicised its business practices to comply with British regulations.