What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
anglicism
Example
The use of 'OK' in Spanish is an anglicism. [anglicism: noun]
Example
The German language has adopted many anglicisms in recent years. [anglicisms: plural noun]
loanword
Example
The word 'sushi' is a loanword from Japanese. [loanword: noun]
Example
The English language has many loanwords from French. [loanwords: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Loanword is more commonly used than anglicism in everyday language, particularly in non-European languages. However, anglicism is more commonly used in European languages, where English has had a significant impact on vocabulary.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between anglicism and loanword?
Both anglicism and loanword are formal terms used primarily in linguistic and academic contexts.
