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anglos

/ˈæŋɡloʊz/

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noun

An English person or person of English ancestry.

Examples :

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

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noun

(sometimes offensive) an American, especially a white one (regardless of actual ethnicity), whose native language is English (as opposed to Americans for who have another native language).

Examples :

"In that neighborhood, the local bakery mainly caters to Anglos, offering traditional American pastries alongside some British favorites. "

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

Examples :

"In Sarah's class, there was a mix of students: some were Anglos whose families had been in Australia for generations, while others had parents who recently immigrated from Italy. "

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An English-speaking Quebecer.

Examples :

"Many anglos in Montreal prefer to send their children to English-language schools. "

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A white-skinned person.

Examples :

"In the diverse neighborhood, you'll find many families with different backgrounds, including Anglos, Latinos, and Asians. "

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A British person or person of British ancestry.

Examples :

"The history class explored the cultural differences between the Anglos and the Spanish-speaking population in California during the 19th century. "

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