anglicanize
|an-gli-can-ize|
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/ˈæŋɡlɪkəˌnaɪz/
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/ˈæŋɡlɪkənaɪz/
to make English or Anglican
Etymology
'anglicanize' originates from English, specifically the word 'Anglican' combined with the suffix '-ize,' where 'Anglican' refers to the Church of England and '-ize' means 'to make or become.'
'Anglican' (from Medieval Latin 'Anglicanus', meaning 'English') combined with '-ize' (from Greek '-izein', meaning 'to make') formed the modern English word 'anglicanize.'
Initially, it meant 'to make English or Anglican,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage, especially in religious or cultural contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something or someone English in form, character, or style, especially in relation to the Church of England.
The church was anglicanized during the 19th century.
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Verb 2
to convert to the practices or beliefs of the Anglican Church.
The missionaries tried to anglicanize the local population.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 23:51