Anglicisation (Noun)
Meaning
The act of anglicizing; making English in appearance.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The anglicisation of French names was a common practice among British aristocrats in the 18th century.
- The restaurant's menu underwent anglicisation to make it more accessible to English-speaking tourists.
- The anglicisation of the company's brand name was a deliberate attempt to appeal to a broader international market.
- The anglicisation of the language was a gradual process that occurred over several centuries.
- The anglicisation of Irish surnames was often forced upon Irish immigrants to the United States in the 19th century.