Amer·i·can·ized
| \ ə-ˈmer-ə-kə-ˌnīzd
, -ˈmər-, -ˈme-rə- \
, -ˈmər-, -ˈme-rə- \
Definition of Americanized
: adapted or altered to have or conform to typically American characteristics : American in quality or character
As the flock became more educated and more Americanized, they wanted to be seen as real Americans.— Joseph Nocera an Americanized city
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“Americanized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Americanized. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of Americanized was in 1840
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