saxon

• Relativo aos saxões, antigo povo germânico que se estabeleceu em partes da Inglaterra e da Alemanha; também usado para descrever algo de origem inglesa, especialmente em contexto histórico ou cultural.

Relating to the Saxons, an early Germanic tribe that settled in parts of England and Germany; also used to describe something of English origin, especially in a historical or cultural context.

1. Relating to the SaxonsB2formal

   Of or relating to the early Saxons or Anglo-Saxons and their descendants, especially the English or Lowland Scots, and their language.

   saxão

   • The Saxon kingdoms were established in England after the Roman withdrawal.
   • Saxon architecture is characterized by simple, sturdy stone buildings.
   • The Saxon language evolved into what we now call Old English.

   Sinônimosanglo-saxon

• Substantivo que designa um membro do povo germânico que se estabeleceu na Inglaterra a partir do século V e, junto com anglos e jutos, formou a população anglo-saxã que dominou a região até a conquista normanda.

A noun referring to a member of a Germanic people who conquered parts of England and, together with the Angles and Jutes, formed the Anglo-Saxon population that was dominant in England until the Norman Conquest.

nome próprio

1. Member of a Germanic peopleB2formal

   A member of a Germanic tribe that settled in parts of Britain during the early Middle Ages, eventually merging with the Angles and Jutes to form the Anglo-Saxon population.

   Saxão

   • The Saxons were among the first Germanic groups to settle in Britain.
   • Many place names in England have Saxon origins.
   • The Saxon influence on English language and culture is profound.