Amer·i·can·i·za·tion
| \ ə-ˌmer-ə-kə-nə-ˈzā-shən
, -ˌmər-, -ˌme-rə- \
, -ˌmər-, -ˌme-rə- \
Definition of Americanization
1
: the act or process of Americanizing
2
: instruction of foreigners (such as immigrants) in English and in U.S. history, government, and culture
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“Americanization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Americanization. Accessed 16 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of Americanization was in 1849
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