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Saxon

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

Definition

relating to or denoting the Germanic peoples who inhabited England from the 5th century AD until the Norman Conquest.

Synonyms & similar words

saxon Germanic Anglo-Saxon Teutonic Nordic Scandinavian Viking Bavarian Swabian Frankish Burgundian Alamannic Gothic Jutish Frisian Suebian Danish Norwegian Swedish Icelandic Flemish

Synonyms by register

Formal

Germanic Anglo-Saxon

Literary

Angles Jutes

Antonyms

foreigner outsider stranger alien non-native immigrant

Common collocations

  • Old Saxon
  • Saxon king
  • Saxon invasion
  • Saxon settlement
  • Saxon language
  • Saxon church
  • Saxon period

Word family

noun Saxon
adjective Saxon

Usage note

Refers to a member of a Germanic people who settled in Britain in the early Middle Ages. It is often used in historical contexts and can also refer to the Old Saxon language.

Example sentences

  1. The Saxon warriors were brave and fierce.
  2. The Saxon language is no longer spoken.
  3. The Saxon invasion of England changed the course of history.
  4. The Saxon architecture is known for its simplicity.
  5. The Saxon people were skilled farmers.

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