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(ə mer′i kən īz′)

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transitive verb, intransitive verb Americanized, Americanizing

to make or become American in character, manners, methods, ideals, etc.; assimilate to U.S. customs, speech, etc.

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Americanization noun

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verb A·mer·i·can·ized, A·mer·i·can·iz·ing, A·mer·i·can·iz·es

verb, transitive

To make American in form, style, or character.
To absorb or assimilate into American culture.
To bring under American influence or control.

verb, intransitive

To become American, as in spirit.

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A·merˌi·can·i·zaˈtion (-kə-nĭ-zāˈshən) noun

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