anglo-saxon

• Zu den germanischen Völkern gehörend, die ab dem 5. Jahrhundert Britannien besiedelten, oder zu ihrer Sprache und Kultur; auch für etwas verwendet, das für die englischsprachige Kultur typisch ist.

Relating to the Germanic peoples who inhabited Britain from the 5th century, or their language and culture; also used to describe something characteristic of English-speaking culture.

1. Relating to the Anglo-SaxonsB2formal

   Of or pertaining to the Germanic peoples who inhabited England from the 5th century until the Norman Conquest, or their language (Old English).

   Zu den Angelsachsen gehörend

   • The Anglo-Saxon period lasted from around 410 to 1066 AD.
   • Anglo-Saxon art is known for its intricate metalwork and illuminated manuscripts.
   • The epic poem Beowulf is a famous work of Anglo-Saxon literature.

2. Relating to Old EnglishB2formal

   Of or relating to the Old English language spoken by the Anglo-Saxons.

   Sich auf das Altenglische beziehend

   • Many modern English words have Anglo-Saxon origins.
   • The word 'house' comes from the Anglo-Saxon word 'hus'.
   • Anglo-Saxon grammar was more complex than modern English grammar.

• Substantiv, das einen Angehörigen der germanischen Völker bezeichnet, die seit dem 5. Jahrhundert England besiedelten, oder die altenglische Sprache, die bis zur normannischen Eroberung gesprochen wurde.

A noun referring to a member of the Germanic peoples who inhabited England from the 5th century, or to the Old English language spoken before the Norman Conquest.

Eigenname

1. Historical inhabitantB2formalbritish

   A person who lived in England before the Norman Conquest of 1066, typically of Germanic origin.

   Angelsachse

   • The Anglo-Saxons established several kingdoms in early medieval England.
   • Archaeologists discovered an Anglo-Saxon burial site near the village.
   • King Alfred the Great is one of the most famous Anglo-Saxons.

2. Modern cultural identityB2formalamerican

   A person of English or British descent, especially one whose native language is English and whose culture is strongly influenced by English traditions.

   Angelsachse

   • The term 'WASP' stands for White Anglo-Saxon Protestant.
   • Many Anglo-Saxons immigrated to the United States in the 17th and 18th centuries.
   • He proudly identifies as an Anglo-Saxon with deep roots in New England.

   Synonymeenglishman

3. Old English languageC1formalbritish

   The earliest historical form of the English language, spoken in England and southern Scotland from about 450 to 1100 AD.

   Altenglisch

   • Beowulf is a famous epic poem written in Anglo-Saxon.
   • Scholars study Anglo-Saxon to understand the roots of modern English.
   • Many common English words, like 'house' and 'man', come from Anglo-Saxon.