Meaning of the word anglicism in English

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anglicism

US /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.sɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.sɪ.zəm/
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Noun

1.

a word or phrase that is peculiar to English

Example:
The use of 'weekend' in French is an example of an Anglicism.
Many languages have adopted Anglicisms due to the global influence of English.
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