Englishman
IHNG-lihsh-muhn
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.”
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A man who is English by birth, ancestry, or nationality.
"He's a proud Englishman who has never missed a World Cup match."
"He has his dark -- well, darkish -- side under control. Which is to say that he is an Englishman, well practiced in masking pain and absurdity and descents into sheer goofiness with mannerly behavior, sly irony and stiff upper lips."
— Richard Schickel, Sweet Agonies of Affection (2003)
How to use Englishman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA male native or citizen of England.
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Etymology
From Old English Englisċmon, from Englisċ ("English") + man.
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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.
