Anglo-American
gloʊ adjective
1.
belonging to, relating to, or involving England and America, especially the United States, or the people of the two countries: the Anglo-American policy toward Russia.
2.
of or pertaining to Anglo-Americans.
noun
3.
a native or descendant of a native of England who has settled in or become a citizen of America, especially of the United States.
Origin:
1730–40, Americanism
1730–40, Americanism
Related forms
An·glo-A·mer·i·can·ism, noun
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| Anglo-American | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of or relating to relations between England and the United States or their peoples |
| —n | |
| 2. | chiefly (US) an inhabitant or citizen of the United States who was or whose ancestors were born in England |
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