Americanise

/ə'merikənɑiz/ Cách viết khác : (Americanise) /ə'merikənɑiz/
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Definition

  1. 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.

  2. 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
  1. become American in character
    • After a year in Iowa, he has totally Americanized
  2. make American in character
    • The year in the US has completely Americanized him

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