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englishman

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɪŋɡɫɪʃmən// en·glish·man Archaic

n. a man who was born in England or is a citizen of England. You use this to talk about someone's nationality or where they come from.

n. a male native or inhabitant of England. While historically common, modern usage often prefers 'British man' to be more inclusive of the United Kingdom, or simply 'English person' to avoid gender-specific language.


SIMPLE

The Englishman ordered a cup of tea with his breakfast.

CONTEXTUAL

During the international conference, an Englishman and a French scientist shared their research on climate change.

COMPLEX

The novel's protagonist is a typical Englishman of the Victorian era, characterized by his reserved demeanor and strict adherence to social etiquette.

Origin

From Middle English Englishman, Inglishman, from Old English Englisċman, Englisċmon, corresponding to English + -man. Compare Old Norse Englismaðr (“Englishman”).

Usage

The plural form is 'Englishmen'. In modern contexts, it is often replaced by gender-neutral terms unless the gender of the individual is specifically relevant.

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