Americanize

especially British, A·mer·i·can·ise

[uh-mer-i-kuh-nahyz]

verb (used with or without object)

Americanized, Americanizing 

1. to make or become American in character; assimilate to the customs and institutions of the United States.

Americanize

/ əˈmɛrɪkəˌnaɪz /

verb

1. to make or become American in outlook, attitudes, etc

Other Word Forms

• Americanization noun
• Americanizer noun
• de-Americanize verb
• half-Americanized adjective
• quasi-Americanized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Americanize¹

An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800; American + -ize

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, Boyle Heights’ Forsythe Memorial School for Girls, a Protestant missionary school that sought to Americanize Mexican girls, is also on the list of historic places.

From Los Angeles Times

He also reflects on the journey of other cuisines, like Italian and Chinese, which were once considered “exotic” before becoming Americanized.

From Salon

Since its statehood in 1959, Hawaii has become highly Americanized but now Native Hawaiians have been steadfast in preserving their fading cultural norms and traditions, reports said.

From Salon

Paradoxically, by the yardstick of the 19th century, Pratt was considered an “Indian lover,” a champion and defender of Native Americans — but in a purified, Americanized incarnation.

From Los Angeles Times

And three, they thought he was too Americanized.

From Salon