Englifier

/ˈɪŋɡlɪfaɪər/ noun

Definition

A person or thing that englifies; something that makes English or converts to English forms.

Etymology

From englify (to make English) + -er (agent suffix meaning one who does something). The root is from English + -fy (make or cause to be).

Kelly Says

Words ending in -fier are fascinating because they usually describe machines or tools, not people—a 'humidifier' makes things humid, but an 'englifier' would be a person dedicated to making everything English, which sounds like a very Victorian thing!

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