Americanization

noun

Amer·​i·​can·​i·​za·​tion ə-ˌmer-ə-kə-nə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce Americanization (audio)
-ˌmər-, 
-ˌme-rə-
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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And that would be a significant step toward the global Americanization of the beautiful game. — Kirk Bowman, The Conversation, 9 June 2026 That’s sparked complaints of Americanization of the games – essentially splitting the two 45-minute halves into four 22-and-a-half-minute quarters. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 Not all of the Americanization will be driven specifically by FIFA. — Beau Dure, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2026 Vahan, the most committed to Americanization, has the darkest and hairiest complexion, and would be least able to provide a convincingly European-ish mien in court. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Americanization

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Americanization was in 1849

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“Americanization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Americanization. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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