Saxon
noun
A member of a Germanic people who inhabited parts of central and northern Germany from the 3rd century onwards.
The Saxons were a group of Germanic tribes.
Often appears as...
- old saxons
- early saxons
noun
A person originating from the English region of Saxony, also known as a inhabitant of Sussex, Essex, or Wessex. From around the 5th century to 11th century.
After the Roman Empire fell, the Saxons conquered parts of England.
Often appears as...
- anglo-saxon
- saxon invasion
adjective
Relating to the Saxons, their language (Old Saxon), or their culture.
He studied the Saxon language and its literature.
Often appears as...
- saxon language
- saxon literature
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A member of a Germanic people who inhabited parts of central and northern Germany from the 3rd century onwards.
The Saxons were a group of Germanic tribes.
Often appears as...
- old saxons
- early saxons
noun
A person originating from the English region of Saxony, also known as a inhabitant of Sussex, Essex, or Wessex. From around the 5th century to 11th century.
After the Roman Empire fell, the Saxons conquered parts of England.
Often appears as...
- anglo-saxon
- saxon invasion
adjective
Relating to the Saxons, their language (Old Saxon), or their culture.
He studied the Saxon language and its literature.
Often appears as...
- saxon language
- saxon literature
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
The word is often used in history to discuss early Germanic cultures.
Historians study the migration of the Saxons during the Dark Ages.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Identity
Saxon refers to a specific ethnic group; its use should acknowledge their distinct culture.
Ancient Saxons had their own system of law and governance.
Pro Tip 3/3No Modern Usage
Today, 'Saxon' is not used to describe contemporary German people.
He's German, not Saxon; Saxons were an ancient tribe.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
The word is often used in history to discuss early Germanic cultures.
Historians study the migration of the Saxons during the Dark Ages.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Identity
Saxon refers to a specific ethnic group; its use should acknowledge their distinct culture.
Ancient Saxons had their own system of law and governance.
Pro Tip 3/3No Modern Usage
Today, 'Saxon' is not used to describe contemporary German people.
He's German, not Saxon; Saxons were an ancient tribe.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
The word is often used in history to discuss early Germanic cultures.
Historians study the migration of the Saxons during the Dark Ages.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Identity
Saxon refers to a specific ethnic group; its use should acknowledge their distinct culture.
Ancient Saxons had their own system of law and governance.
Pro Tip 3/3No Modern Usage
Today, 'Saxon' is not used to describe contemporary German people.
He's German, not Saxon; Saxons were an ancient tribe.
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Lost Gold of the Dark...
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Adam Schlesinger
American Musician
Saxon, if you are unfamiliar, is a British heavy-metal band that has been around since the mid-'70s and was in no small part the inspiration for Spinal Tap.
Quote examples
Adam Schlesinger
American Musician
Saxon, if you are unfamiliar, is a British heavy-metal band that has been around since the mid-'70s and was in no small part the inspiration for Spinal Tap.
Example 1 of 1
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