Anglo
ˈæŋɡləʊ
Definition

Definition of Anglo - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
culturalrelated to English-speaking people or cultures
  • The Anglo traditions are celebrated every year.
Anglophone English
2.
ethnicpertaining to Anglo-Saxon or Anglo-Celtic descent
  • She has an Anglo background from her father's side.
Anglo-Saxon
3.
BritishRareUKrelated to England or its peopleRareUK
  • The Anglo culture has a rich history.
Britannic English

Noun

1.
United StatesUSWhite person in the US not of Latin originUS
  • Many Anglos settled in the southwestern states.
Caucasian
2.
CanadaEnglish-speaking Canadian of Anglo-Celtic origin
  • Anglos in Canada often celebrate British traditions.
3.
ethnicityUSperson of English descentUS
  • Many Anglos live in the southwestern United States.
Briton
4.
AustraliaAustralian of Anglo-Celtic descent
  • The Anglos in Sydney have a rich cultural heritage.
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Expressions with Anglo

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relating to English-speaking Canadians or their culture
She studied Anglo-Canadian literature at university.
historical and cultural relations between England and France
The Anglo-French alliance shaped much of medieval European politics.
relating to both England and Germany together
The Anglo-German alliance was important in history.
person of mixed British and Indian ancestry
My friend is an Anglo-Indian and loves both cultures.
concerning Jews in Britain, mixing English and Jewish traditions
She researches Anglo-Jewish history in Britain.
related to both England and the United States
The Anglo-American alliance was crucial during the war.

Origin of Anglo

Latin, Angli (Angles, a Germanic tribe)

Terms with Anglo included in their meaning

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WASPacr.
acr: White Anglo-Saxon Protestant
group of white Anglo-Saxon Protestants
Anglo-Saxon Britain
group of seven states in Anglo-Saxon Britain
architecture
Anglo-Indian suburban villa
historical kingdom
anglo-saxon kingdom in eastern England
currency
old Anglo-French gold coin with a lamb
AACacr.
acr: Anglo-American Corporation
big mining company from South Africa
AACSAacr.
acr: Anglo-American Corporation of South Africa
big company in South Africa
AIBacr.
acr: Anglo Irish Bank
bank that was based in Ireland

Examples of Anglo in a sentence

  • The Anglo community hosted a cultural festival.
  • The Anglo influence is evident in the architecture.
  • Anglo traditions are celebrated in the community.
  • Anglo traditions influence many global cultures.
  • The Anglo architecture is admired worldwide.
  • The Anglos in the neighborhood organized a cultural fair.

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  1. French:anglo-saxon, Anglo, ...
  2. German:angloamerikanisch, Anglo, ...
  3. Italian:anglosassone, anglofono, ...
  4. Spanish:anglo, británico, ...
  5. Portuguese:anglo, anglófono, ...
  6. Chinese:盎格鲁的, 盎格鲁人, ...
  7. Japanese:アングロの, アングロ, ...
  8. Arabic:أَنْجْلُوسَكْسُونِي, أَنْغْلُو, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַנְגְּלוֹ-סַכְּסִי, אַנְגְּלוֹ, ...
  10. Russian:англо, англосакс, ...
  11. Ukrainian:англо, англосакс, ...
  12. Hindi:अंग्रेजी, एंग्लो, ...
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