Anglo-American

[ ang-gloh-uh-mer-i-kuhn ]

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 relating to Anglo-Americans.

noun
  1. 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 of Anglo-American

1
An Americanism dating back to 1730–40

Other words from Anglo-American

  • An·glo-A·mer·i·can·ism, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for Anglo-American

Anglo-American

adjective
  1. of or relating to relations between England and the United States or their peoples

noun
  1. mainly US an inhabitant or citizen of the United States who was or whose ancestors were born in England

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