1. a word, phrase, or idiom that is peculiar to English, especially British English
Usage: linguistics
2. the use of English words or expressions in another language
Usage: linguistics
3. a custom, trait, or feature characteristic of England or the English people

Examples

• The word ‘weekend’ is an anglicism that has been adopted into many languages.
• French linguists often debate the use of anglicisms in modern French.
• His speech was full of anglicisms that marked him as having studied in Britain.
• The committee worked to replace anglicisms with native language equivalents.
• Tea time is considered a typical anglicism in many cultures.
• The influence of English media has increased the number of anglicisms worldwide.