anglification
|an-gli-fi-ca-tion|
/ˌæŋɡlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
making English in form or character
Etymology
'anglification' originates from English, specifically from the word 'Anglify' with the suffix '-ation', where 'Anglify' means 'to make English' and '-ation' denotes the action or process.
'anglification' was formed in English by combining 'Anglify' and '-ation', following the pattern of similar words like 'purification' or 'clarification'.
Initially, it meant 'the process of making English', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making something English in form, character, or language.
The anglification of local place names occurred during the colonial period.
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Last updated: 2025/08/09 03:36