anglo-

Syllables: An·glo-UK/ˈæŋ.ɡləʊ/US/ˈæŋ.ɡloʊ/

anglo- is the alternative letter-case form of Anglo-.

Prefix capitalized: Anglo-

Anglo-

A combining form relating to England or, by extension, the United Kingdom.
- Anglo-Indian rule brought railroads, but also some of the worst famines in history.
- Anglo-German naval rivalry was a contributing factor to the First World War.
A combining form relating to the English or British people, culture, or livestock.
- The Anglo-Indian Cliff Richard's 1952 "Move It" is sometimes credited as the first British rock hit.
- T.S. Eliot was an anglophile.
A combining form relating to the English language.
- Japanese anglophones—but not Chinese ones—often struggle with distinguishing /r/ and /l/.

Forms of anglo-

alternative form	anglo-

Origin of anglo-

From New Latin Anglo-, from Late Latin Anglī, Anglus (“Anglo-Saxon(s)”), derived from Latin Anglia (“England”), ultimately from Germanic. Influenced by French anglo-. Displaced native Old English Angel-.

Words formed from anglo-

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Questions about anglo-

What does anglo- mean?: Anglo- means a combining form relating to England or, by extension, the United Kingdom.
What is anglo- the alternative letter-case form of?: Anglo- is the alternative letter-case form of Anglo-.
What part of speech is anglo-?: Anglo- is a prefix.
How do you pronounce anglo-?: Anglo- is pronounced /ˈæŋ.ɡləʊ/ (UK).

Words near anglo- in the dictionary

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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