verb
- to make English in form, character, or language
- to adopt English customs, language, or characteristics
Usage: often capitalized
Usage: often capitalized
Examples
- The immigrant family decided to anglicize their surname to fit in better.
- Many foreign words have been anglicized over time.
- The restaurant anglicized its menu to appeal to local customers.
- His name was anglicized from Giuseppe to Joseph.
- The company anglicized its business practices after expanding to London.
- She gradually anglicized her accent after moving to England.