Anglicization

/ˌæŋɡlɪsɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The American spelling of the process of making something English in character, language, or culture.

Etymology

From 'anglicize' (American spelling) plus -tion. Both 'anglicization' and 'anglicisation' mean the same thing, following respective national spelling conventions.

Kelly Says

The same word has two 'correct' spellings depending on whether you're American or British—English itself can't agree on English, which explains why the language is so chaotic!

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