English Explanatory Dictionary

Anglo-

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prefix
  1. A combining form relating to England or, by extension, the United Kingdom.
  2. A combining form relating to the English or British people, culture, or livestock.
  3. A combining form relating to the English language.
prefix
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Anglo-.

Pronunciation

/ˈæŋ.ɡləʊ/

Word forms

Anglo-

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-.

Derived words

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