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Anglo-Saxon

adjectivetechnicaluncommon/ɐ̃ɡluˈsaksɐ̃w̃/an·glo-sa·xão

Definition

1

Relating to the Anglo-Saxons, the Germanic peoples who settled in Britain from the 5th century; broadly, relating to the English-speaking world or its cultural influence.

Usage examples

Anglo-Saxon poetry often used alliterative verse.
The term is sometimes used to describe attitudes perceived as typical of the English-speaking world.

Common combinations

Anglo-Saxon worldAnglo-Saxon cultureAnglo-Saxon law