Anglo-Saxon
adjectivetécnico/ɐ̃ɡluˈsaksɐ̃w̃/low
an·glo-sa·xão
Definition
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.
Anglo-Saxon poetry often used alliterative verse.
The term is sometimes used to describe attitudes perceived as typical of the English-speaking world.
Common collocations
Anglo-Saxon worldAnglo-Saxon cultureAnglo-Saxon law
Etymology
Do francês 'anglo-saxon', por sua vez do latim medieval 'Anglo-Saxones' (povo formado por anglos e saxões).