Pronunciation: [ˈaŋɡlə͡ʊz] (IPA) 
The spelling of "Anglos" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˈæŋ.ɡloʊz/. The first syllable /æŋ/ represents the sound of the letter "a" in "cat," while the second syllable /ɡloʊz/ represents a diphthong, which means it is made up of two vowel sounds. The first sound is the "o" sound in "go," and the second is the "ow" sound in "now." Taken together, these sounds create the full pronunciation of "Anglos."
Anglos refers to a term often used to describe Anglophone individuals or groups who primarily speak the English language as their native tongue. The term originated as a short form of "Anglo-Saxon," which refers to the Germanic tribes who settled in England during the early medieval period.
In contemporary usage, Anglos commonly denotes individuals from English-speaking countries, particularly those from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English-speaking regions. The term can also encompass English-speaking communities or populations found in non-Anglophone countries, such as expatriates or immigrants.
Anglos are often associated with the cultural, societal, and linguistic characteristics of the Anglo-Saxon heritage, such as English literature, history, and traditions. They are generally recognized as having a shared understanding of the English language and a common set of cultural references.
However, it is important to note that the term Anglos can be seen as exclusionary, as it focuses on a specific linguistic and cultural group while disregarding other diverse ethnicities and languages. It is crucial to use such terms with sensitivity and to acknowledge the multicultural nature of today's societies.
The word "Anglos" derives from the Latin term "Anglii" which was used to refer to the Germanic tribes that had migrated and settled in England during the Early Middle Ages. The name "Anglii" ultimately came from the Old English word "Engle" or "Angulus", meaning "Angles". The Angles were one of the Germanic tribes that settled in England around the 5th and 6th centuries, along with the Saxons and Jutes. Over time, the term "Anglii" evolved into "Anglo", and it has been used to describe people of English descent or with British cultural affiliations.
