americanize Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb make American in character
    Americanise.
    • The year in the US has completely Americanized him
  2. verb become American in character
    Americanise.
    • After a year in Iowa, he has totally Americanized

WordNet


A*mer"i*can*ize transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Americanizer present participle & verbal noun Americanizing
Definitions
  1. To render American; to assimilate to the Americans in customs, ideas, etc.; to stamp with American characteristics.

Webster 1913