Anglicisms

/ˈæŋɡlɪsɪzəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural form: multiple English words or expressions adopted into other languages or used in a non-English context.

Etymology

Plural of 'anglicism,' following the standard English pluralization with -s.

Kelly Says

When you say 'le parking' in France or 'meeting' in Japan, you're spreading anglicisms—English became the global language because of British and American military and economic power, not because it's easier!

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