saxon

[US]/ˈsæksn/
[UK]/ˈsæksən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Saxon
adj. of or relating to the Saxons

Phrases & Collocations

Anglo-Saxon

Saxon ancestry

Saxon culture

Saxon language

Saxon invasion

Example Sentences

Saxon architecture is known for its simplicity and strength.

The Saxon army was well-trained and disciplined.

She traced her ancestry back to Saxon times.

The Saxon language influenced the development of English.

They unearthed a Saxon burial site in the field.

The Saxon period in England lasted from the 5th to the 11th century.

Saxon warriors were known for their fierce fighting spirit.

The Saxon invasion of Britain occurred in the 5th century.

Saxon poetry often celebrated nature and the changing seasons.

The Saxon king ruled over a vast kingdom.

Real-world Examples

Not everything begins exactly on time, even in Anglo-Saxon culture.

Source: Advanced American English by Lai Shih-hsiung

Equally, he setup France 24 to rival the Anglo-Saxon imperialism of the BBC and CNN.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Anglo-Saxon firms have embraced a move towards more home working; France and Germany seem more resistant.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Anglo-Saxon words, like " buy, " are often short, while " purchase" and other French words are longer.

Source: VOA Slow English - Word Stories

'I tweeted' - we still lapse to the Anglo-Saxon.

Source: 6 Minute English

The Vikings and the Anglo-Saxon tribes spoke different languages, but they were similar languages.

Source: The Evolution of English Vocabulary

Within 90 years of his arrival in 597, all the Saxon kingdoms in England had converted to Christianity.

Source: Encyclopædia Britannica

Underlying pay is rising about three times as quickly in Anglo-Saxon countries as in continental Europe.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

One way you can tell the difference between the French words and the Anglo-Saxon words is their length.

Source: VOA Slow English - Word Stories

Clearly the Anglo-Saxon poet must have looked closely at something very like the Sutton Hoo helmet.

Source: BBC documentary "A Hundred Treasures Talk About the Changes of Time"

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