Anglicism

/ˈæŋgləˌsɪzəm/
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Other forms: Anglicisms

Definitions of Anglicism
  1. noun
    a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens
    synonyms: Britishism
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    type of:
    custom, usage, usance
    accepted or habitual practice
  2. noun
    an expression that is used in Great Britain (especially as contrasted with American English)
    synonyms: Briticism, Britishism
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    type of:
    expression, formulation
    the style of expressing yourself
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