What does ANGLO mean?

Anglo

Parts of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

  • a white English-speaking person of non-Hispanic descent (noun)
  • relating to the English-speaking people, especially those of non-Hispanic descent (adjective)

Pronunciations:

  • US: /ˈæŋ.ɡloʊ/
  • UK: /ˈæŋ.ɡləʊ/

Origin and Usage:

The term "Anglo" comes from the Latin word "Anglus" meaning "English". It is commonly used to describe white English-speaking people of non-Hispanic descent, particularly in the United States. The term is also used to describe things related to the English-speaking world, such as Anglo-Saxon literature or Anglo-American relations.

Synonyms:

  • Caucasian
  • White
  • English-speaking

Related Words:

  • Angel
  • Galon
  • Golan
  • Logan
  • Longa

Example Sentences:

  • She is an Anglo woman from New York.
  • The Anglo community in the city is growing rapidly.
  • Anglo-Saxon literature is an important part of English literary history.


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