noun
- words, phrases, or expressions borrowed from or characteristic of the English language when used in other languages
Usage: linguistics
Examples
- Many French speakers complain about the increasing use of anglicisms in their language.
- The word ‘weekend’ is a common anglicism found in several European languages.
- Spanish newspapers often contain anglicisms like ‘marketing’ and ‘software’.
- Language purists argue against the adoption of anglicisms in official documents.
- Some anglicisms become so integrated that speakers forget their English origins.
- The government launched a campaign to reduce anglicisms in public signage.