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Anglo-

prefix
/ˈæŋ.ɡləʊ/UK

Etymology

From New Latin Anglo-, from Late Latin Anglī, Anglus (“Anglo-Saxon(s)”), derived from Latin Anglia (“England”), ultimately from Germanic. Influenced by French anglo-. Displaced native Old English Angel-.

  1. derived from anglo-
  2. derived from Anglia
  3. derived from Anglī
  4. borrowed from Anglo-

Definitions

  1. A combining form relating to England or, by extension, the United Kingdom.

    • Anglo-Indian rule brought railroads, but also some of the worst famines in history.
    • Anglo-German naval rivalry was a contributing factor to the First World War.

  2. A combining form relating to the English or British people, culture, or livestock.

    • The Anglo-Indian Cliff Richard's 1952 "Move It" is sometimes credited as the first British rock hit.
    • T.S. Eliot was an anglophile.
    • Anglo-Kirghiz mares, now better known as Novokirghiz, produce more milk than representatives of either separate lineage.

  3. A combining form relating to the English language.

    • Japanese anglophones—but not Chinese ones—often struggle with distinguishing /r/ and /l/.
  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. Alternative letter-case form of Anglo-.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA