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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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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