Anglicism Definition

aŋgləsizəm

noun

A word, phrase, or idiom characteristic of or peculiar to the English language.

American Heritage

A word, phrase, grammatical construction, etc. originating in or peculiar to English, esp. British English; Briticism.

Webster's New World

A Briticism.

American Heritage

A typically English trait, custom, etc.

Webster's New World

A typically English quality.

American Heritage

Synonyms:

Other Word Forms of Anglicism

Singular:

Anglicism

Plural:

anglicisms

From Medieval Latin Anglicus English Anglican

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
See anglicise, anglicize.

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