Definition of «englishman»

An Englishman is a person from England who is male. The term can also refer to someone whose native language is English, regardless of their country of origin. In historical contexts, it may be used to describe people from England or of English descent during certain time periods.

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The Englishman stood out among the crowd with his distinctive accent and polite mannerisms.
As an Englishman, he was known for his love of tea and scones.
The Englishman was often seen wearing a dapper suit and carrying an umbrella, regardless of the weather.
The Englishman's love for football was evident as he passionately cheered on his favorite team.
When traveling abroad, the Englishman made an effort to learn a few phrases in the local language, showing respect for the culture he visited.

Sentences with «englishman»

When I was a boy I was taught to think of Englishmen as the five - meal people. (johnquiggin.com)
There are people who now see the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in the same way as idealistic Englishmen in the 1930s saw the Spanish Civil War. (independent.co.uk)
During the 17th century, the role of the spaniel dramatically changed as Englishmen began hunting with flintlocks for wing shooting. (mycockerspaniel.com)
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Definition of «englishman»

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