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A·mer·i·can·ize  (-mr-k-nz)
v. A·mer·i·can·ized, A·mer·i·can·iz·ing, A·mer·i·can·iz·es
v.tr.
1. To make American in form, style, or character.
2. To absorb or assimilate into American culture.
3. To bring under American influence or control.
v.intr.
To become American, as in spirit.
A·meri·can·i·zation (-k-n-zshn) n.
Translations
Americanized [əˈmɛrɪkənaɪzd] Americanised (British) adj [country, culture, language] → américanisé(e)
to become Americanized → s'américaniser
American plan n (US) (in hotels) → pension f complète
American sign language n → langue f des signes américaine


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