Anglicism

The French Academy, founded in the 17th century to guard “pure” French, has been railing against Anglicisms for decades.

The Academy also frequently acts as a bulwark against the entry of “unnecessary” Anglicisms into the Spanish language.

When the decisive vote came in April, Madison attributed his defeat to “the exertions and influence of Aristocracy, Anglicism, and mercantilism” led by “the Banks, the British Merchts., the insurance Comps.”

France's culture ministry told the AFP news agency that Anglicisms were "a barrier to understanding".

A jury of academics on Tuesday announced that the word, which has been ubiquitous in German since the coronavirus pandemic hit Europe nearly a year ago, has been chosen as “Anglicism of the year.”