Anglicism

See also: anglicism

English

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Etymology

From Latin Anglicus +‎ -ism.[2] By surface analysis, Anglic +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈæŋɡlɪˌsɪzəm/, /ˈæŋɡləˌsɪzəm/
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Noun

Anglicism (plural Anglicisms)

  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.

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References

  1. ^ Anglicism, anglicism at the Google Books Ngram Viewer.
  2. ^ “Anglicism, n.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

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