Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

anglicized

verb

/ˈæŋɡlɪˌsaɪzd/

Definition

To make something English in form or character.

Examples

Many French names have been anglicized over the years, such as ‘Jean’ becoming ‘John’.
After moving to England, she anglicized her original name to fit in better.
The restaurant’s menu was anglicized to appeal to a broader audience.

Meaning

Anglicized refers to the process of adapting words, phrases, or practices from another culture to fit English norms or to make them more English-like.