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A·mer·i·can·ize

[uh-mer-i-kuh-nahyz]
verb (used with object), verb (used without object), A·mer·i·can·ized, A·mer·i·can·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

A·mer·i·can·i·za·tion, noun
A·mer·i·can·iz·er, noun
de-A·mer·i·can·i·za·tion, noun
de-A·mer·i·can·ize, verb, de·-A·mer·i·can·ized, de·-A·mer·i·can·iz·ing.
half-A·mer·i·can·ized, adjective
qua·si-A·mer·i·can·ized, adjective
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Americanize or Americanise (əˈmɛrɪkəˌnaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to make or become American in outlook, attitudes, etc
 
Americanise or Americanise
 
vb
 
Americani'zation or Americanise
 
n
 
Americani'sation or Americanise
 
n
 
A'mericanizer or Americanise
 
n
 
A'mericaniser or Americanise
 
n

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