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- [gal-uh-sahyz]
- /ˈgæl əˌsaɪz/
- /ɡˈalɪsˌaɪz/
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- [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
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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 64% 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.
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