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gallicize

Gal·li·cize
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [gal-uh-sahyz]
    • /ˈgæl əˌsaɪz/
    • /ɡˈalɪsˌaɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gal-uh-sahyz]
    • /ˈgæl əˌsaɪz/

Definitions of gallicize word

  • noun gallicize (transitive) To make French as the culture, customs, pronunciation, or style. 1
  • verb gallicize to make or become French in attitude, language, etc 0
  • verb transitive gallicize to make or become French or like the French in thought, language, etc. 0

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Origin of gallicize

First appearance:

before 1765
One of the 46% newest English words
1765-75; < Latin Gallic(us) Gallic + -ize

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Parts of speech for Gallicize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gallicize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

gallicize usage trend in Literature

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