Englishman
Englishman (noun) means a man who is English by birth, ancestry, or nationality. Example: “He's a proud Englishman who has never missed a World Cup match.”
How to use Englishman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA male native or citizen of England.
Word forms
Englishmen plural
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He's a proud _____ who has never missed a World Cup match.
Etymology
From Old English Englisċmon, from Englisċ ("English") + man.
Rhymes for Englishman
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What does “Englishman” mean?
The word “Englishman” means a man who is English by birth, ancestry, or nationality. In plain terms, a male native or citizen of England.
How do you pronounce “Englishman”?
“Englishman” is pronounced IHNG-lihsh-muhn (/ˈɪŋ.lɪʃ.mən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Englishman” in a sentence?
Here is “Englishman” used in a sentence: “He's a proud Englishman who has never missed a World Cup match.”
What part of speech is “Englishman”?
“Englishman” is a noun.
Where does the word “Englishman” come from?
The word “Englishman” comes from Old English. From Old English Englisċmon, from Englisċ ("English") + man.
Is “Englishman” a common word?
“Englishman” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.