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Pronunciation: [sˈaksənz] (IPA)

Saxons were one of the tribes that invaded and settled in Britain during the early medieval period. They were also known by other names such as Anglo-Saxons, Anglo-Frisians, and Anglo-Jutes. These synonyms indicate the various subgroups of Saxons that migrated to different parts of Britain. The term "Angles" referred to the people from Angeln in Southern Denmark, while "Jutes" denoted those from Jutland in Northwest Germany. Other synonyms for Saxons include "Old Saxons" and "Westphalians," which refer to those who stayed behind in the Saxony region of Germany. Overall, the synonyms for Saxons reveal the diverse origins and cultural backgrounds of this group of people.
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What are the hypernyms for Saxons?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

  • Other hypernyms:

    anglo-saxons, germanic people, Group of tribes, Indo-European people, Post-Roman peoples, Teutonic people.

Usage examples for Saxons

Our Saxons ancestors, of dusky memory, seldom stepped from under the smoke of Birmingham.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton
I have also met with an old author, who observes, that Birmingham was governed by two Constables in the time of the Saxons; small places have seldom more than one.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton
Dugdale supposes the name to have been given by the planter, or owner, in the time of the Saxons; but, I suppose it much older than any Saxon, date: besides, it is not so common for a man to give a name to, as to take one from, a place.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton

Famous quotes with Saxons

  • The story is also about the battle between Arthur and the Saxons. The Saxons were destroying everything they came across and Arthur was left when Rome was falling because this movie takes place in 400 A.D.
    Antoine Fuqua
  • Anglo Saxons: To blame for everything.
    John Ralston Saul
  • Among the vices of the Anglo-Saxons may be reckoned their propensity to gaming, and especially with the dice, which they derived from their ancestors; for Tacitus assures us that the ancient Germans could not only hazard all their wealth, but even stake their liberty, upon the turn of the dice; "and he who loses," says the author, "submits to servitude, though younger and stronger than his antagonist, and patiently permits himself to be bound, and sold in the market; and this madness they dignify by the name of honour."
    Joseph Strutt
  • Without any coherent national organisation to repel from the land on which they had settled the ever-unknowable descents from the seas, the Saxons, now for four centuries entitled to be deemed the owners of the soil, very nearly succumbed completely to the Danish inroads. That they did not was due--as almost every critical turn of historic fortune has been due--to the sudden apparition in an era of confusion and decay of one of the great figures of history.
    Winston Churchill
  • It was Twelfth Night, and the Saxons, who in these days of torment refreshed and fortified themselves by celebrating the feasts of the Church, were off their guard, engaged in pious exercises, or perhaps even drunk. Down swept the ravaging foe. The whole army of Wessex, sole guarantee of England south of the Thames, was dashed into confusion. Many were killed.
    Winston Churchill

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