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Definition of Anglo-saxon
1. Noun. A native or inhabitant of England prior to the Norman Conquest.
2. Adjective. Of or relating to the Anglo-Saxons or their language. "The Anglo-Saxon population of Scotland"
3. 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'. "His ancestors were not just British, they were Anglo-Saxons"
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Generic synonyms: English Person
Generic synonyms: English Person
4. Noun. English prior to about 1100.
Exact synonyms: Old English
Generic synonyms: English, English Language
Specialized synonyms: West Saxon, Anglian, Jutish, Kentish
Generic synonyms: English, English Language
Specialized synonyms: West Saxon, Anglian, Jutish, Kentish
Lexicographical Neighbors of Anglo-saxon
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