Meaning & use
Americanized
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Made to conform to American customs, culture, language, or style.
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The Americanized version of the show changed several jokes to suit a domestic audience.
After years abroad, his accent had become noticeably Americanized.
A note on using this word
As a proper adjective derived from the place name 'America,' it is conventionally capitalized in standard English, unlike most ordinary adjectives.
Words with a similar meaning
Westernized
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To cause someone or something to adopt American characteristics.
Fast food chains have Americanized eating habits in many countries.
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