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单词 Anglo-Saxonism
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Definition of Anglo-Saxonism in English:

Anglo-Saxonism

noun ˌaŋɡləˈsaks(ə)nɪz(ə)m
  • 1A word, phrase, or idiom of Old English origin; (hence) an Anglicism.

  • 2Originally US. A word that is regarded as vulgar, considered (especially humorously) to be of traditional Anglo-Saxon origin, with allusion to the idea of an earlier, uncomplicated era of language and culture; a swear word.

  • 3Identification with, or belief in the superiority of, England (or Britain), the English-speaking peoples, their civilization, culture, etc.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Quarterly Review. From Anglo-Saxon + -ism.

Definition of Anglo-Saxonism in US English:

Anglo-Saxonism

nounˌaŋɡləˈsaks(ə)nɪz(ə)m
  • 1A word, phrase, or idiom of Old English origin; (hence) an Anglicism.

  • 2Originally US. A word that is regarded as vulgar, considered (especially humorously) to be of traditional Anglo-Saxon origin, with allusion to the idea of an earlier, uncomplicated era of language and culture; a swear word.

  • 3Identification with, or belief in the superiority of, England (or Britain), the English-speaking peoples, their civilization, culture, etc.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Quarterly Review. From Anglo-Saxon + -ism.

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