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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

anglicism

/ˈæŋɡlɪsɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does anglicism mean?

noun

A word or expression borrowed from English and used in another language, often with a slightly different meaning or connotation. An anglicism may be a loanword, a calque, or a semantic shift.

Example

"The French use of 'week-end' is an anglicism that has become an integral part of their language."

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