Anglification

/ˌæŋɡlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

An alternative or archaic term for anglicization; the process of making something English.

Etymology

From 'Anglo-' plus -fication (a variant of -ification meaning the act of making), an older formation that largely fell out of use in favor of 'anglicization.'

Kelly Says

Different suffixes can mean the same thing—'anglification' and 'anglicization' are synonyms, showing how English has multiple ways to express the same idea!

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