Saxon
ˈsæksən
Definition

Definition of Saxon - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
historymember of an ancient West Germanic tribe
  • The Saxon warriors were known for their bravery.
Anglo-Saxon Germanic
2.
geographynative or inhabitant of Saxony
  • He is a proud Saxon from Dresden.
Bavarian German
3.
germanic tongueTECH.language spoken by the SaxonsTECH.
  • He studied the Saxon language in college.
Anglo-Saxon Old English

Adjective

1.
geographyrelated to Saxony or its inhabitants
  • The Saxon culture is rich and diverse.
Germanic Teutonic
2.
tribal ancestryrelated to the ancient Saxons or their descendants
  • The Saxon heritage is evident in the architecture.
Anglo-Saxon Teutonic
3.
linguisticsTECH.relating to the early Germanic language once spoken in EnglandTECH.
  • He studied the Saxon texts for his research.
Anglo-Saxon Old English Teutonic
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Expressions with Saxon

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West Germanic language related to Anglo-Saxon
Old Saxon was spoken in parts of modern Germany.
dye made by dissolving indigo in sulphuric acid
Saxon blue was popular in the 18th century.
possessive form in English made by adding -'s
The Saxon genitive appears in phrases like 'the girl's book.'
member of the Germanic tribes in early England
The Anglo-Saxon warriors defended their territory fiercely.
inhabitant of the historical region of Wessex
The West Saxon settled near the river.

Origin of Saxon

Old English, Seaxan (people of the knife)

Terms with Saxon 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
historical kingdom
anglo-saxon kingdom in eastern England
royalty
prince, especially an Anglo-Saxon royal heir
historical tax
tax on land in Anglo-Saxon England
modern region
area of NE England corresponding to the Anglo-Saxon region
historical kingdom
Anglo-Saxon kingdom in northern England until 876
Saxon sword
short Saxon sword used in battles

Examples of Saxon in a sentence

  • Artifacts from Saxon settlements were discovered.
  • The Saxon traditions are celebrated annually.
  • Many Saxons migrated during the 19th century.
  • The Saxon was difficult for him to learn.
  • She translated the ancient text from Saxon.
  • The Saxon architecture is quite impressive.

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  1. French:Saxon, saxon, ...
  2. German:Sachsen, sächsisch, ...
  3. Italian:Sassone, della Sassonia, ...
  4. Spanish:sajón, anglosajón, ...
  5. Portuguese:saxão, saxônico, ...
  6. Chinese:撒克逊, 萨克森的, ...
  7. Japanese:サクソン人, ザクセンの, ...
  8. Arabic:سَاكْسُونِي, سَكْسُونِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סַקְסוֹנִי, סַקְסוֹנִית, ...
  10. Russian:сакс, саксонский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Сакс, саксонський, ...
  12. Hindi:सैक्सन, सैक्सनी का, ...

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