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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAnglo
/ˈæŋ.ɡloʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person of English descent or a member of the English-speaking population.
"The community was predominantly Anglo, with deep roots in the region's history." - 2
Used to refer to a white person in the context of the United States, especially in relation to cultural or social issues.
"The film explores the dynamics between Anglo and Hispanic communities in the area."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Anglo' originates from the Old English word 'Angli', referring to the Angles, a Germanic tribe that settled in Britain during the early medieval period. Over time, it evolved to denote English-speaking people, particularly in contexts relating to culture and ethnicity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Anglo" is said worldwide
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Anglo
Transliteration: Anglo
"La communauté était principalement anglo."
Anglo
Transliteration: Anglo
"Die Gemeinschaft war überwiegend anglo."
Anglo
Transliteration: Anglo
"La comunità era prevalentemente anglo."
Anglo
Transliteration: Anglo
"La comunidad era predominantemente anglo."
Anglo
Transliteration: Anglo
"A comunidade era predominantemente anglo."
एंग्लो
Transliteration: Englo
"समुदाय मुख्य रूप से एंग्लो था।"
盎格鲁
Transliteration: Ànggé lǔ
"这个社区主要是盎格鲁人。"
앵글로
Transliteration: Aenggeulo
"이 커뮤니티는 주로 앵글로였습니다."
アングロ
Transliteration: Anguro
"このコミュニティは主にアングロでした。"
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