Englishism
Americannoun
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an English custom, practice, etc
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a word or expression not found in forms of English other than British English; Anglicism
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high regard for English customs, institutions, etc
Etymology
Origin of Englishism
Example Sentences
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"I suppose her Englishism is wearing off," returned Molly.
From Three Little Cousins by Amy Ella Blanchard
Here, as in many other respects, Victoria is the most pronounced example of what may be called Australianism as opposed to Englishism.
From Town Life in Australia by Richard Ernest Nowell Twopeny
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