Englishman

noun

En·​glish·​man ˈiŋ-glish-mən How to pronounce Englishman (audio)
ˈiŋ-lish-
: a native or inhabitant of England

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The Englishman has continued to develop as a manager with his in-game adjustments, typically favouring subtle tweaks in structure over wholesale personnel changes. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 The British actor is starring in Church’s spring 2025 campaign, playing a modern Englishman in relaxed tailoring and various footwear styles, from a suede loafer to an Oxford brogue. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025 During the current season, the Englishman has been solid, with five top 25s in as many starts on the PGA Tour. John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025 Coogan plays an Englishman teaching in Argentina in 1976 who rescues a penguin from an oil spill. Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Englishman

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Englishman was before the 12th century

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“Englishman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Englishman. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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Englishman

noun
En·​glish·​man ˈiŋ-glish-mən How to pronounce Englishman (audio)
: a person born or living in England
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