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anglicism

noun, often capitalized an·gli·cism \ ˈaŋ-glə-ˌsi-zəm \

Definition of anglicism

1 : a characteristic feature of English occurring in another language
2 : adherence or attachment to English customs or ideas

Origin and Etymology of anglicism

Medieval Latin anglicus English

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