Americanization

American  

[uh-mer-i-kuh-nahy-zay-shuhn, -ni-zay-] / əˌmɛr ɪ kə naɪˈzeɪ ʃən, -nɪˈzeɪ- /

especially British, Americanisation

noun

1. the act or process of conforming, or making something conform, to the values, customs, and institutions of the United States.

   Our organization demonstrates a dynamic, respectful approach to international aid—one that doesn't attempt an Americanization of a foreign people.

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Other Word Forms

• de-Americanization
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of Americanization

Americaniz(e) ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Americanization

Intimidated by the specter of Americanization, most French bakers raised the tattered white flag of surrender and lowered the doughy white flag of artisanal standards.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 7, 2022

“That whole generation was the byproduct of this sweeping Americanization, Westernization,” Mr. De Fries recalled recently.

From New York Times ● Aug. 12, 2022

The family moved to New Jersey in the 1950s and began what Zygi calls “our Americanization to sports.”

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 7, 2021

Three months after giving birth to her first daughter, Andrews began filming “Mary Poppins,” followed by “The Americanization of Emily,” then “The Sound of Music.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2019

It even hosted an Americanization class, helping foreign employees prepare for the citizenship test.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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