Americanization

[ uh-mer-i-kuh-nahy-zey-shuhn, -ni-zey- ]

noun

1. the act or process of conforming, or making something conform, to the values, customs, and institutions of the United States:

   Our organization demonstrates a dynamic, respectful approach to international aid—one that doesn't attempt an Americanization of a foreign people.

Other Words From

• de-A·mer·i·can·i·za·tion especially British, de-A·mer·i·can·i·sa·tion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Americanization¹

Americaniz(e) ( def ) + -ation ( def )

Example Sentences

Within the realm of football, these falsely accused and unconscionably punished athletes went by the nicknames of their earnest, endangered Americanization — “Babe” and “Horse,” respectively.

From Washington Post

The Veterans of Foreign Wars organized an Americanization committee that promoted the song as a litmus test of loyalty.

From The Daily Beast

The net effect of the Obama administration policy in this arena amounts to a nearly total Americanization of the war.

From The Daily Beast

Principles of Americanism; essentials of Americanization; technic of race-assimilation.

From Project Gutenberg

Obviously this must hinder the process of Americanization to a great extent.

From Project Gutenberg

The most important effect, to my mind, was the Americanization.

From Project Gutenberg

So much we had achieved toward our Americanization during the two weeks since our landing.

From Project Gutenberg

Herein are we fortunate in our plans for the Americanization of all races within our borders.

From Project Gutenberg