Anglo-American

American  

[ang-gloh-uh-mer-i-kuhn] / ˈæŋ gloʊ əˈmɛr ɪ kən /

adjective

1. belonging to, relating to, or involving England and America, especially the United States, or the people of the two countries.

   the Anglo-American policy toward Russia.

2. of or relating to Anglo-Americans.

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noun

1. a native or descendant of a native of England who has settled in or become a citizen of America, especially of the United States.

Anglo-American British  

adjective

1. of or relating to relations between England and the United States or their peoples

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noun

1. an inhabitant or citizen of the United States who was or whose ancestors were born in England

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• Anglo-Americanism
  noun

Etymology

Origin of Anglo-American

An Americanism dating back to 1730–40

Example Sentences

And why wouldn’t they choose a more patriotic, Anglo-American artist?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

And while Anglo-American lullabies are typically written in major keys, Gershwin chose a minor one—evoking the depth and dignity of such African-American spirituals as “Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Copper producers Anglo-American and Glencore’s shares rose 2% and 1.8%, respectively, while Rio Tinto’s London-listed shares jumped 2.9%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 25, 2025

The UK announced a £1.6bn missile deal for Ukraine on Sunday and has now signed another deal with an Anglo-American security firm Anduril, to provide Ukraine with more advanced attack drones.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025

Both Adams and Jefferson, it turned out, were too deeply shaped by the desperate struggle against England to foresee the Anglo-American alliance that flourished throughout the Victorian era and beyond.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis