anglians
|An-gli-ans|
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/ˈæŋɡliənz/
(Anglian)
relating to the Angles (Germanic tribe)
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Anglian' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Angli', referring to the Angles, a Germanic tribe.
Historical Evolution
'Angli' in Latin referred to the Germanic tribe, which became 'Anglian' in English to describe people or things related to the Angles.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a member of the Angles', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'Anglian', referring to members of the Angles, a Germanic people who settled in Britain in the early Middle Ages.
The Anglians played a significant role in the history of England.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/08 22:36