Ellisize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛlɪsaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Ellisize is a verb meaning (rare, passive voice, of a name) To anglicize or Americanize; to alter in transcription, either intentionally to facilitate spelling or pronunciation by (American) English speakers, or by mistake due to unfamiliarity with or indifference to the language of origin.
Meaning
(rare, passive voice, of a name) To anglicize or Americanize; to alter in transcription, either intentionally to facilitate spelling or pronunciation by (American) English speakers, or by mistake due to unfamiliarity with or indifference to the language of origin.
Example Sentences
Her name was ellisized.
Her maiden name is Kukulain, ellisized from the Irish in a penstroke of linguistic legerdemain.
Word Forms
- ellisizes
- ellisizing
- ellisized
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anglicise, latinize, angelise, europeanize, angelify, gallicize.
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