englishism
Noun: - A characteristic or trait of English people: "Englishism" refers to a quality, custom, or feature that is considered typical or distinctive of the English people, especially in their culture or behavior. - An English word or phrase: "Englishism" also denotes a word, expression, or idiom that is unique to or characteristic of the English language, particularly as used in England.
- (A typical English trait or custom.)
- (A word or expression specific to English English.)
"to be an Englishism": to be a word or custom distinctly English.
- The concept of "afternoon tea" is an Englishism that has spread worldwide. (A custom originating from England.)
"to adopt an Englishism": to incorporate an English word or phrase into another language.
- Many Japanese speakers have adopted the Englishism "konbini" for convenience store. (A borrowed English term.)
English (adj/n): relating to England or its language.
- She speaks English fluently. (The language of England.)
Anglicism (n): a word or phrase borrowed from English into another language (often interchangeable with "Englishism" in this sense).
- "Computer" is a common Anglicism in many languages. (A loanword from English.)
- Anglicism: a word or feature characteristic of English (especially in a foreign language context).
- Briticism: a word or phrase typical of British English (more specific than "Englishism").
- Englishness: the quality of being English (more abstract and cultural).
"The Englishman's home is his castle": a saying reflecting a typical English value of privacy.
- He values his privacy so much that he rarely invites guests; it's a true Englishism. (A cultural trait.)
"Keep calm and carry on": a famous English slogan that has become a cultural Englishism.
- The phrase "Keep calm and carry on" is a modern Englishism. (A characteristic English expression.)