Anglo

¹

[ang-gloh]

noun

plural

Anglos 

1. a white American of non-Hispanic descent, as distinguished especially from an American of Mexican or Spanish descent.

2. (sometimes lowercase),  an English-speaking person in a place where English is not the language of the majority.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Anglos.

Anglo-

²

1. a combining form of English.

   Anglo-Norman; Anglo-Catholic.

Anglo

¹

/ ˈæŋɡləʊ /

noun

1. a White inhabitant of the United States who is not of Latin extraction

2. an Australian of Anglo-Celtic descent

3. an English-speaking Canadian, esp one of Anglo-Celtic origin; an Anglo-Canadian

Anglo-

²

/ ˈæŋɡləʊ- /

combining form

1. denoting English or England

   Anglo-Saxon

Word History and Origins

Origin of Anglo¹

First recorded in 1835–45; independent use of Anglo-

Origin of Anglo²

< Late Latin Angl ( us ) ( Anglic ) + -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of Anglo¹

from Medieval Latin Angliī

Example Sentences

Glencore, Rio Tinto and Anglo American are all up around 0.9%.

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This is because buying Anglo would have strengthened its copper portfolio, he says.

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On the other hand, BHP, which first approached London-listed Anglo American about a possible takeover in April last year, has seen its share price drift lower in line with iron-ore prices, Nathan says.

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It would also have prevented Anglo’s planned merger with Teck Resources, which will create a larger competitor, he writes.

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This has left Anglo’s valuation looking fuller than it has for some time, he adds.

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