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Americanization

UK
/əˌmɛrɪkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/əˌmɛrɪkənəˈzeɪʃən/

Translations

Americanizationnoun
Americanizations
pl
The Americanization of global culture is evident in many countries.
Американизация глобальной культуры очевидна во многих странах.
Synonyms
assimilation
integration
acculturation
American influence
American culture
Americanizationadjective
UK
/əˌmɛrɪkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/əˌmɛrɪkənəˈzeɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "Americanization programs".
Synonyms
Americanized
Americanised
US-influenced
pro-American
American-style
Westernized

Definitions

Americanizationnoun
The process of assimilating or causing someone to assimilate into American culture, values, and customs.
The Americanization of the immigrant community was evident in their adoption of English as the primary language.
The influence of American culture and business on other countries, often seen in the spread of American products, media, and lifestyle.
The Americanization of global markets can be seen in the popularity of fast-food chains worldwide.
Americanizationadjective
Relating to or involved in the process of Americanization.
State-funded Americanization classes formed part of the wider Americanization campaign.
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