Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

de-anglicization

noun

/diːˌæŋɡlɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definition

The process of removing English characteristics or influences from something.

Examples

The de-anglicization of place names helped preserve local heritage.
In the years following colonial rule, several countries focused on the de-anglicization of their educational systems.
De-anglicization can involve reintroducing traditional customs and languages.

Meaning

De-anglicization refers to the act of reversing the impact of English culture or language, often in a context where a non-English culture or language is being restored or emphasized.