americanise

• Deutsches Verb mit der Bedeutung, jemanden oder etwas amerikanisch zu machen, insbesondere in Bezug auf Kultur, Sprache, Lebensstil oder Bräuche; ebenso reflexiv verwendet für das Übernehmen amerikanischer Eigenschaften oder Gepflogenheiten.

A verb meaning to make something or someone American in character, culture, or style; often used in British English to describe the influence of American culture.

1. Make American in characterB2formal

   To cause something to adopt American customs, culture, or characteristics.

   Amerikanisieren

   • The company tried to Americanise its marketing strategy for the US market.
   • Many foreign films are Americanised when they are remade in Hollywood.
   • The restaurant Americanised its menu to appeal to local tastes.

2. Become American in characterB2formal

   To adopt American customs, culture, or characteristics.

   Amerikanisierung

   • After living in the US for years, he began to Americanise his speech.
   • The immigrant community gradually Americanised over several generations.
   • She Americanised her name to fit in better at school.

   Synonymeacculturateassimilateintegrate