Americanization

noun

noun ·7 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of Americanisation. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    Alternative form of Americanisation. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    assimilation into American culture wordnet

Synonyms

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acculturationadmissionadoptionaffiliationamericanisationassimilation

Example

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"Filipino culture is highly aural-oral when it comes to the indigenous language. Older generations, with greater Americanization, tend to write in English, when they have to write. However, texting on cellphones is often done in clipped Tagalog. Tagalog needs more literature. The translation to Tagalog of Kirsten Nimwey's fantasy book The Explorers impresses me. But the vastness and sophistication of the literature of Tagalog's southern brother, Indonesian, really outdo Tagalog's. Being aural-oral, Tagalog-users emphasize television, film, and videos."

Etymology

From Americanize + -ation.

Related phrases

united states of america

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