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Definition of anglophone

anglophone

/ˈæŋ.ɡləˌfoʊn/
an · glo · phone
Plural:anglophones
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Adjective:anglophone
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anglophone Lexical Profile

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1

Speaking English as a primary or native language, or belonging to an English-speaking population or region.

Example

"The conference brought together scholars from both francophone and anglophone countries across West Africa."

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• noun

1

A person who speaks English, especially as their native or primary language in a country or region where other languages are also officially spoken.

Example

"In Montreal, many anglophones are fully bilingual and switch effortlessly between English and French at work."

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• Nearby Words

angling
anglo
anglophile
anglophone
angola
angolan
angora

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed around 1900 from French 'anglophone', formed from the combining element 'Anglo-' (from Medieval Latin 'Anglus', meaning 'English') and '-phone' (from Ancient Greek 'phōnē', meaning 'voice' or 'sound').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anglophone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anglophone
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