anglicism Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an expression that is used in Great Britain (especially as contrasted with American English)
    Britishism; Briticism.
  2. noun a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens
    Britishism.

WordNet

An"gli*cism noun
Etymology
Cf. F. anglicisme.
Definitions
  1. An English idiom; a phrase or form language peculiar to the English. Dryden.
  2. The quality of being English; an English characteristic, custom, or method.

Webster 1913