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An·gli·cism

also an·gli·cism  (ăng′glĭ-sĭz′əm)
n.
1.
a. A word, phrase, or idiom characteristic of or peculiar to the English language.
b. A Briticism.
2. A typically English quality.
[From Medieval Latin Anglicus, English; see Anglican.]
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Anglicism

(ˈæŋɡlɪˌsɪzəm)
n
1. (Linguistics) 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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An•gli•cism

(ˈæŋ gləˌsɪz əm)

n. (sometimes l.c.)
1. a Briticism.
2. an English word, idiom, etc., occurring in or borrowed by another language.
3. the state of being English; characteristic English quality.
4. any custom, manner, idea, etc., characteristic of the English people.
[1635–45; < Medieval Latin Anglic(us) English + -ism]
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Anglicism

1. a word, idiom, or feature of the English language occurring in or borrowed by another language.
2. U.S. a Briticism.
3. any manner, idea, or custom typical of the English people. Also called Englishism.
See also: English
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.Anglicism - an expression that is used in Great Britain (especially as contrasted with American English)
Briticism, Britishism
formulation, expression - the style of expressing yourself; "he suggested a better formulation"; "his manner of expression showed how much he cared"
2.Anglicism - a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens
Britishism
custom, usage, usance - accepted or habitual practice
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Translations
англицизъм
anglicizamanglizam
anglicism

anglicism

[ˈæŋglɪsɪzəm] N → anglicismo m, inglesismo m
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anglicism

n → Anglizismus m
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