noun
anglo
ANG-gloh
noun
1
A person of English or British descent, especially as distinguished from other ethnic groups.
"The neighborhood has a mix of Anglos, Latinos, and recent immigrants."
"He identified as an Anglo-Australian, distinct from his Greek neighbors."
How to Use Anglo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual label for someone of English or British background, often used to contrast with other ethnicities.
Word Forms
anglos plural
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Etymology
A shortened form of "Anglo-," from Anglia, the Latin name for England.