English Definition, Prefix, Suffix, Ologies and Isms, English Information and Meaning



See also LANGUAGE.

Anglicism
1. a word, idiom, or feature of the English language occurring in or borrowed by another language.
2. U.S. a Briticism.
3. any manner, idea, or custom typical of the English people. Also called Englishism.
Anglicist
an authority on the English language or English literature.
Briticism, Britishism
a word or phrase characteristic of speakers of English in Britain and not usually used by English speakers elsewhere.