Anglicise
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæŋɡlɪsaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Anglicise is a verb meaning (transitive) To make English, as to customs, culture, pronunciation, spelling, or style.
Meaning
(transitive) To make English, as to customs, culture, pronunciation, spelling, or style.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To dub or translate into English.
- (intransitive) To become English.
Example Sentences
Someone who is translating into English a German novel, the hero of which is named Heinrich, will leave the name as it is; he will not Anglicize it into Henry.
Other users of non-anglo descent have also alleged Lensa whitened their skin and anglicised their features, a common complaint of image-editing software on platforms like TikTok.
Word Forms
- anglicises
- anglicising
- anglicised
- anglicize
- Anglicize
Synonyms for anglicise
Depending on context, synonyms include anglicize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anglicize, arabicise, english, culturalise.
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