saxon (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsæksən/
Definition
A member of a Germanic people who settled in Britain in the 5th century AD and whose language developed into Old English.
Examples
The Anglo-Saxons were a collection of Germanic tribes who migrated to Britain.
The influence of the Saxon language can still be seen in modern English.
Many place names in England have Saxon origins.
How to Use saxon
- Anglo-Saxon (collocation)
- Used to refer specifically to the Germanic peoples who settled in Britain and their language/culture, distinguishing them from continental Saxons. — "The Anglo-Saxon period in England lasted from the 5th to the 11th century."
- Saxon invasion (collocation)
- The historical event of the Saxons migrating to and conquering parts of Britain. — "The Saxon invasion led to significant linguistic and cultural changes."
- Saxon king (collocation)
- A monarch belonging to the Saxon people. — "Alfred the Great was a famous Saxon king."
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