Meaning of ellisize | Babel Free
ˈɛlɪsaɪzDefinitions
To anglicize or Americanize; to alter in transcription, either intentionally to facilitate spelling or pronunciation by (American) English speakers, or by mistake due to unfamiliarity with or indifference to the language of origin.
rare
Examples
“Her maiden name is Kukulain, ellisized from the Irish in a penstroke of linguistic legerdemain.”
“Her name was ellisized.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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