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Anglo-Saxon

A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England during the early fifth century.

ˌæŋɡləʊˈsæksənCurrent101 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(informal) Profanity, especially words derived from Old English.

I haven't eaten in two days. What's left to puke? You may remark that my vocabulary has taken a turn for the Anglo-Saxon.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(now, rare) (language).

Origin: From , from , , as distinguished from the Continental Saxons. Compare. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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"Anglo-Saxon" means: (language).. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

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"Anglo-Saxon" means: (language).. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (rare) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.

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  • “"The analysis Trump endorsed is that America is defined not by its founding values but by its Anglo-Saxon cultural and genetic heritage." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England during the early fifth century.

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  • “The puppets garner regard and respect because they cost more to create and maintain than human beings. I sometimes wonder if we're reverting to the old Anglo-Saxon legal concept of wergild...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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