Anglicism

NOUN
  1. a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens
  2. an expression that is used in Great Britain (especially as contrasted with American English)
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How To Use Anglicism In A Sentence

  • The French language contains many Anglicisms, such as 'le weekend'.
  • It was apparently his principal endeavour to avoid all harshness and severity of diction; he is therefore sometimes verbose in his transitions and connections, and sometimes descends too much to the language of conversation; yet if his language had been less idiomatical, it might have lost somewhat of its genuine Anglicism. Life of Addison, 1672-1719
  • The French language contains many Anglicisms, such as 'le weekend'.
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