americanization
|a-mer-i-can-i-za-tion|
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/əˌmɛrɪkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
adopting American traits
Etymology
Etymology Information
'americanization' originates from 'American,' specifically the word 'America,' where 'American' meant 'pertaining to America.'
Historical Evolution
'American' transformed into the term 'Americanization' to describe the process of adopting American traits.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make American,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of adopting American characteristics.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making something or someone more American in character or nationality.
The americanization of the local culture was evident in the new fast-food chains.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 07:21