Meaning of the word Anglo-Saxon in English
What does Anglo-Saxon mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
Anglo-Saxon
US /ˌæŋ.ɡloʊˈsæk.sən/
UK /ˈæŋ.ɡləʊ.ˈsæk.sən/
Noun
a member of any of the West Germanic tribes (Angles, Saxons, and Jutes) who settled in Britain from the 5th century AD to the Norman Conquest, and whose language and institutions were dominant in England until the Norman Conquest.
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The history of England begins with the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons.
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Many English place names have Anglo-Saxon origins.
Adjective
relating to the Anglo-Saxons or their period in English history.
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Archaeologists discovered an ancient Anglo-Saxon burial site.
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Old English is also known as Anglo-Saxon English.