americanize Definition
to make or become American in character; assimilate to American customs and culture.
Using americanize: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "americanize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The immigrants quickly Americanized themselves by learning the language and customs.
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The company had to Americanize its products to appeal to the US market.
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The school's curriculum was Americanized to better suit the needs of its students.
americanize Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for americanize
Antonyms for americanize
- de-Americanize
- un-Americanize
Phrases with americanize
to adopt American customs and culture
Example
She decided to Americanize herself by learning the language and making friends with Americans.
a program designed to help immigrants assimilate to American culture
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The government offers Americanization programs to help new immigrants adjust to life in the US.
the process of spreading American culture and values to other countries
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The popularity of American movies and music has led to cultural Americanization in many parts of the world.
Origins of americanize
from American English 'Americanize'
Summary: americanize in Brief
'Americanize' [əˈmerɪkənaɪz] means to make or become American in character, often by assimilating to American customs and culture. It is used in phrases like 'Americanize oneself' and 'Americanization program,' which refer to adopting American culture and helping others do so. The term spans contexts from personal to commercial and educational, as seen in 'The immigrants quickly Americanized themselves' and 'The school's curriculum was Americanized.'
