Synonyms for

Englishman

Verb / ˈɪŋglɪʃmʌn / Another word for englishman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A man from England.

Synonyms & similar words

englishman Briton Englishwoman limey pommy Sassenach Brit Anglo-Saxon Albion Islander Britisher Cockney Anglo Britisher English Englisher Saesneg

Synonyms by register

Formal

Briton subject of the Crown

Informal

bloke chap mate

Literary

son of Albion isleman

Antonyms

foreigner alien outsider non-englishman stranger visitor

Common collocations

  • proud Englishman
  • typical Englishman
  • every Englishman
  • Englishman abroad
  • Englishman's home
  • true Englishman
  • Englishman's castle

Word family

noun Englishman
adjective English

Usage note

While 'Englishman' specifically refers to a male person from England, 'English person' is a gender-neutral alternative. 'Briton' is a broader term encompassing people from Great Britain.

Example sentences

  1. The Englishman wore a bowler hat and carried an umbrella.
  2. The Englishman had a cup of tea every afternoon.
  3. The Englishman's accent was easy to recognize.
  4. The Englishman was surprised by how hot it was in the desert.
  5. The Englishman had fish and chips for dinner.

Quotes

  • "An Englishman's home is his castle."
  • "You can always tell an Englishman by the way he holds his umbrella."
  • "The trouble with the Englishman is that he drinks his tea out of a bucket."

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