The French attempt to purge their language of such Americanisms as le hamburger,is a case of _______________.
A)linguistic cleansing
B)linguistic catharsis
C)linguistic purging
D)linguistic nationalism
E)linguistic negativism

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Linguistic purging is the deliberate attempt to eliminate foreign words or phrases from a language. In this case, the French attempt to eliminate Americanisms (words or phrases from American English) shows a sense of linguistic nationalism, or pride and protection of their own language.

The French Attempt to Purge Their Language of Such Americanisms