The Open Dictionary

Saxon

名詞

UK/ˈsæk.sᵊn/

定義 Saxon 名詞

  1. Countable

    A member of the Germanic people who settled in Britain during the 5th and 6th centuries.

    • Historians studied the early settlements of the Saxons in Britain.

    • The village featured buildings of distinct Saxon origin.

    • The Saxons had a profound influence on English law and language.

  2. Countable

    A person from the German state of Saxony.

    • He was proud to be a Saxon and spoke fondly of his homeland.

    • The Saxon artist was well known for his landscape paintings.

    • The Saxons are known for their rich cultural heritage.

形容詞

UK/ˈsæk.sᵊn/
US/ˈsæk.sᵊn/

定義 Saxon 形容詞

  1. Relating to the Germanic people who settled in Britain during the 5th and 6th centuries.

    • Archaeologists have discovered numerous fragments of Saxon pottery.

    • Researchers are analyzing Saxon manuscripts to understand their historical context.

    • We visited a well-preserved Saxon church.

  2. Belonging or relating to the German state of Saxony.

    • This is a traditional house in the Saxon style.

    • The region is known for its Saxon folklore.

    • The castle is an excellent example of Saxon architecture.