Americanise
/ə'merikənɑiz/ Cách viết khác : (Americanise) /ə'merikənɑiz/
Definition
Verb (transitive):
- To cause to acquire American characteristics, customs, or culture. This involves adapting something or someone to fit the norms, values, or styles associated with the United States.
- To bring under the cultural or political influence of the United States.
Verb (intransitive):
- To become American in character, habits, or outlook.
Usage
- Transitive verb: The object of the verb is the thing or person being changed.
- Intransitive verb: The subject of the verb is the thing or person undergoing the change.
Examples
- Transitive use:
- The film studio americanised the original British story by changing the setting to New York.
- Immigrants often americanise their names to better assimilate.
- Intransitive use:
- His accent has americanised after living in Chicago for a decade.
- The holiday tradition slowly americanised, incorporating local customs.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in sociological, cultural, and business contexts to discuss globalization, assimilation, and cultural adaptation.
- It can sometimes carry a neutral, positive, or negative connotation depending on the perspective, implying either successful integration or cultural homogenization.
Variants and Related Words
- Americanize: The preferred spelling in American English.
- Americanisation (n.) / Americanization (n.): The process or result of americanising.
- De-Americanise (v.): To remove American characteristics.
Synonyms
- Assimilate (to American culture): To integrate and become similar.
- Acculturate: To adopt the cultural traits of another group.
- Adapt: To adjust to new conditions.
Antonyms
- Preserve (one's original culture): To maintain traditions.
- Resist assimilation: To oppose cultural change.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- To go native (American): An informal idiom suggesting someone has fully adopted American ways, sometimes used humorously or critically.
Verb
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become American in character
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After a year in Iowa, he has totally Americanized
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make American in character
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The year in the US has completely Americanized him
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