Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anglicizing
verb
/ˈæŋɡlɪˌsaɪzɪŋ/
Definition
The process of making something English in form or character.
Examples
- She is anglicizing the foreign names in her novel to make them more accessible to English readers.
- The anglicizing of certain traditions has made them more familiar to British audiences.
- In the process of anglicizing, he changed the spelling of many words to fit English norms.
Meaning
To adapt or modify something to be more English in nature, often related to language, culture, or customs.
Synonyms
- Englishing
- Adapting
- Modifying
