Anglicism

American  

[ang-gluh-siz-uhm] / ˈæŋ gləˌsɪz əm /

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

1. a Briticism.

2. the state of being English; characteristic English quality.

3. a word, idiom, or characteristic feature of the English language occurring in or borrowed by another language.

4. any custom, manner, idea, etc., characteristic of the English people.

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Anglicism British  

/ ˈæŋɡlɪˌsɪzəm /

noun

1. a word, phrase, or idiom peculiar to the English language, esp as spoken in England

2. an English attitude, custom, etc

3. the fact or quality of being English

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Etymology

Origin of Anglicism

1635–45; < Medieval Latin Anglic ( us ) English + -ism

Example Sentences

The French Academy, founded in the 17th century to guard “pure” French, has been railing against Anglicisms for decades.

From Los Angeles Times

The Academy also frequently acts as a bulwark against the entry of “unnecessary” Anglicisms into the Spanish language.

From Seattle Times

When the decisive vote came in April, Madison attributed his defeat to “the exertions and influence of Aristocracy, Anglicism, and mercantilism” led by “the Banks, the British Merchts., the insurance Comps.”

From Literature

France's culture ministry told the AFP news agency that Anglicisms were "a barrier to understanding".

From BBC

A jury of academics on Tuesday announced that the word, which has been ubiquitous in German since the coronavirus pandemic hit Europe nearly a year ago, has been chosen as “Anglicism of the year.”

From Washington Times