noun
- plural of anglicization; the process of making something English in form, character, or pronunciation, or the result of this process
Usage: usually plural; refers to multiple instances or examples of the process
Examples
- The anglicizations of French words in English occurred gradually over centuries.
- Many place names in Ireland underwent anglicizations during colonial rule.
- Linguists study the anglicizations of foreign surnames in immigrant communities.
- The anglicizations of Latin terms made them more accessible to English speakers.
- Historical records show numerous anglicizations of Celtic names in official documents.
- Modern anglicizations of technology terms from other languages happen frequently.