americanizer
|a-mer-i-can-iz-er|
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/əˈmɛrɪkəˌnaɪzər/
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/əˈmɛrɪkəˌnaɪzə/
(americanize)
to make American
Etymology
Etymology Information
'americanizer' originates from 'American', specifically the word 'Americanize', where 'American' meant 'pertaining to America'.
Historical Evolution
'Americanize' transformed into the noun form 'americanizer' to denote a person or thing that performs the action of Americanizing.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make American', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that Americanizes, or makes something or someone more American in character or nationality.
The americanizer played a significant role in the cultural transformation of the region.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 08:06