Definition of Anglicism

1. Noun. An expression that is used in Great Britain (especially as contrasted with American English).

Exact synonyms: Briticism, Britishism
Generic synonyms: Expression, Formulation

2. Noun. A custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens.
Exact synonyms: Britishism
Generic synonyms: Custom, Usage, Usance

Definition of Anglicism

1. n. An English idiom; a phrase or form language peculiar to the English.

Definition of Anglicism

1. Noun. (alternative capitalization of anglicism) ¹

2. Noun. A word or other feature originating in the English language that has been borrowed by another language. ¹

3. Noun. A Briticism. ¹

4. Noun. A cultural aspect typical of the English people. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Anglicism

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anglicism

Anglesey Island
Anglezarke
Anglia
Anglian
Anglians
Anglic
Anglican
Anglican Catholic
Anglican Church
Anglican Communion
Anglican Community
Anglicanism
Anglicanisms
Anglicans
Anglicisation
Anglicism
Anglicisms
Anglicist
Anglicists
Anglicity
Anglified
Anglifies
Anglify
Anglifying
Anglo-
Anglo-American
Anglo-Americans
Anglo-Catholic
Anglo-Catholicism
Anglo-Catholics

Literary usage of Anglicism

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Letters and Other Writings of James Madison by James Madison (1865)
"Such have been the exertions and influence of Aristocracy, anglicism, and Mercantilism, in that quarter, that Republicanism is perfectly overwhelmed, ..."

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