Anglicism

[ ang-gluh-siz-uhm ]

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)

1. a Briticism.
2. the state of being English; characteristic English quality.
3. a word, idiom, or characteristic feature of the English language occurring in or borrowed by another language.
4. any custom, manner, idea, etc., characteristic of the English people.

Anglicism

/ ˈæŋɡlɪˌsɪzəm /

noun

1. a word, phrase, or idiom peculiar to the English language, esp as spoken in England
2. an English attitude, custom, etc
3. the fact or quality of being English

Word History and Origins

Origin of Anglicism¹

1635–45; < Medieval Latin Anglic ( us ) English + -ism

Example Sentences

The Academy also frequently acts as a bulwark against the entry of “unnecessary” Anglicisms into the Spanish language.

From Seattle Times

When the decisive vote came in April, Madison attributed his defeat to “the exertions and influence of Aristocracy, Anglicism, and mercantilism” led by “the Banks, the British Merchts., the insurance Comps.”

From Literature

France's culture ministry told the AFP news agency that Anglicisms were "a barrier to understanding".

From BBC

A jury of academics on Tuesday announced that the word, which has been ubiquitous in German since the coronavirus pandemic hit Europe nearly a year ago, has been chosen as “Anglicism of the year.”

From Washington Times

It is an Anglicism which extends even further the influence of the United States on the hemisphere.

From Los Angeles Times