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Anglicism

Pronunciation: /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.sɪz(ə̯)m̩/

The English word “Anglicism” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An Englishism: a word or other feature originating in the English language that has been borrowed by another language.
  2. A Briticism: a word or other feature in the English language that is specific to, or characteristic of, British English.
  3. A cultural aspect typical of the English people.

Etymology

From Latin Anglicus + English -ism. By surface analysis, Anglic + -ism.

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