Anglo-Saxon — synonyms, definition

1. Anglo-Saxon (Adjective)

Anglo-Saxon (Adjective) — Of or relating to the Anglo-Saxons or their language. ex. "Anglo-Saxon poetry" ex. "The Anglo-Saxon population of Scotland"

2. Anglo-Saxon (Noun)

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Anglo-Saxon (Noun) — English prior to about 1100.

Anglo-Saxon (Noun) — A native or inhabitant of England prior to the Norman Conquest.

Anglo-Saxon (Noun) — A person of Anglo-Saxon (especially British) descent whose native tongue is English and whose culture is strongly influenced by English culture as in WASP for 'White Anglo-Saxon Protestant'. ex. "in the ninth century the Vikings began raiding the Anglo-Saxons in Britain" ex. "his ancestors were not just British, they were Anglo-Saxons"

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