Americanized

/əˈmerɪkənaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Made American in character, customs, language, or values; having adopted American ways and become integrated into American culture.

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of 'Americanize,' showing something or someone that has already undergone the process of becoming American.

Kelly Says

When immigrants' descendants spoke only English and celebrated Fourth of July instead of their heritage holidays, families called them 'Americanized'—a term that could be proud or sorrowful depending on perspective.

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