Americanizer

noun

Amer·​i·​can·​iz·​er

-zə(r)

plural -s

1

: one entrusted with or engaged in Americanizing immigrants or resident aliens in the U.S.

2

: an ardent advocate of Americanism

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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