anglo

/ˈæŋ.ɡləʊ̯/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: anglos

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An English person or person of English ancestry.

Noun

Examples

Back when we went to the World Cup in South Africa, we saw many anglos waving English flags.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An English person or person of English ancestry. — An Anglo-Australian (as opposed to Australians of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern background)

NounRegister: informal

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “anglo” mean?

An English person or person of English ancestry.

Is “anglo” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.