anglo-

/ˈæŋ.ɡləʊ/
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Definitions

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1

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.

2

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.

3

A combining form relating to the English language.

Japanese anglophones—but not Chinese ones—often struggle with distinguishing /r/ and /l/.

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1

Alternative letter-case form of Anglo-.

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