anglo saxon
/ˌæŋɡloʊˈsæksən/
adjective
- Relating to the Germanic peoples (Angles, Saxons, and Jutes) who settled in Britain from the 5th century, or to their language or culture.
- The Anglo-Saxon period ended with the Norman Conquest in 1066.
- Anglo-Saxon art is known for its intricate metalwork.
- She is studying Anglo-Saxon history at university.
- Relating to or characteristic of English-speaking people, especially those of British descent.
- The term 'Anglo-Saxon' is sometimes used to describe English-speaking countries.
- Anglo-Saxon legal traditions influenced many modern democracies.
- He wrote about Anglo-Saxon attitudes toward work and community.
noun
- A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in Britain from the 5th century.
- The Anglo-Saxons brought their language and customs to Britain.
- The Anglo-Saxons built wooden houses and farmed the land.
- Many modern English words come from the Anglo-Saxons.
- The language of the Anglo-Saxons; Old English.
- The word 'beowulf' comes from Anglo-Saxon.
- Anglo-Saxon is very different from modern English.
- He can read Anglo-Saxon poetry in the original.