saxon

noun
UK: /ˈsæksən/
US: /ˈsæksən/

  1. A member of a Germanic people that inhabited parts of central and northern Germany from Roman times.

    1. The Saxon tribes were skilled warriors. [ ] [ ]
    2. Archaeologists discovered Saxon artifacts near the old Roman road. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person of English descent.

    1. My family has Saxon roots in this region. [ ] [ ]
    2. He proudly declared his Saxon heritage at the family gathering. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

english
saxon adjective

  1. Relating to the Saxons or their language.

    1. Saxon villages dotted the landscape. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Saxon influence is evident in the local dialect and traditions. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to the English language.

    1. Saxon words form the basis of modern English. [ ] [ ]
    2. The professor specialized in the study of Old Saxon literature. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "saxon" in English means: A member of a Germanic people that inhabited parts of central and northern Germany from Roman times., A person of English descent..

The phonetic transcription of "saxon" is /ˈsæksən/ in British English and /ˈsæksən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "saxon": english.

Example usage of "saxon": "The Saxon tribes were skilled warriors.". More examples on the page.