Anglo
UK: ˈæŋɡləʊ | US: ˈæŋɡloʊ
adj. relating to England or the English
n. a white English-speaking person, especially in the context of non-English-speaking regions (e.g., Latin America)
Derived from "Angli," the Latin name for the Germanic tribe (the Angles) who settled in England during the 5th–6th centuries. The suffix "-o" is a common Romance language ending adopted into English to form adjectives or nouns (e.g., "Latino"). Over time, "Anglo" evolved to broadly denote English cultural or linguistic identity, especially in contrast to other groups (e.g., "Anglo-Saxon," "Anglo-American").
The Anglo-Saxon period shaped early English culture.
Many Anglo communities exist in former British colonies.
The treaty addressed Anglo-French relations.
She studies Anglo-Norman literature.
In Texas, "Anglo" often refers to non-Hispanic whites.