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AMERICANIZATION

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A⋅mer⋅i⋅can⋅ize

  [uh-mer-i-kuh-nahyz]
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–verb (used with object), verb (used without object), -ized, -iz⋅ing.
to make or become American in character; assimilate to the customs and institutions of the U.S.
Also, especially British, A⋅mer⋅i⋅can⋅ise.

Origin:
1790–1800, Americanism; American + -ize

Related forms:
A⋅mer⋅i⋅can⋅i⋅za⋅tion, noun
A⋅mer⋅i⋅can⋅iz⋅er, noun
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A·mer·i·can·ize   (ə-měr'ĭ-kə-nīz')   
v.   A·mer·i·can·ized, A·mer·i·can·iz·ing, A·mer·i·can·iz·es

v.   tr.

  1. To make American in form, style, or character.

  2. To absorb or assimilate into American culture.

  3. To bring under American influence or control.

v.   intr.
To become American, as in spirit.
A·mer'i·can·i·za'tion (-kə-nĭ-zā'shən) n.
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Americanization

in the early 20th century, activities that were designed to prepare foreign-born residents of the United States for full participation in citizenship. It aimed not only at the achievement of naturalization but also at an understanding of and commitment to principles of American life and work

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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica Online.
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