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Englishman

American

[ing-glish-muhn, -lish-] / ˈɪŋ glɪʃ mən, -lɪʃ- /

noun

a native or a naturalized citizen of England.
an English ship.

Englishman British

/ ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən /

noun

a male native or inhabitant of England

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

Englishmen

plural

Etymology

Origin of Englishman

before 950; Middle English; Old English Engliscman. See English, man

Example Sentences

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However, the Scot's expertise from the penalty spot should be a bonus given the exiting Tavernier has been prolific in that respect, as well as being a candidate to replace the Englishman as captain.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

An Englishman born in Liverpool, Mr. Bennett moved to Chicago in 1993 and is now an American citizen.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

But Englishman Aaron Rai held his nerve to win his first major title.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The first Englishman to win the Wanamaker Trophy since Jim Barnes in 1919.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

She did regret, however, that the mad Englishman from Cambridge had decided not to come and enliven the mood.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

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