1. the process of making something English in character, form, or language
2. the adaptation of a foreign word or name to English spelling, pronunciation, or usage

Examples

• The anglicization of immigrant names was common at Ellis Island.
• Many foreign words undergo anglicization when adopted into English.
• The restaurant’s menu showed the anglicization of traditional dish names.
• His surname experienced gradual anglicization over several generations.
• The anglicization of the company’s policies helped it expand in English-speaking markets.
• Scholars studied the anglicization of Celtic place names in medieval England.