AngloGerman

Anglo-German, often written AngloGerman in some sources, is a term used to describe connections that involve both England or Britain and Germany. It may denote people of mixed English and German heritage, cultural or linguistic ties, or the bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and Germany.

In sociocultural and historical discussions, Anglo-German can refer to cross-border families and communities, bilingualism, and the circulation of ideas, art, and science across the North Sea. In linguistics, Anglo-Germanic is the usual label for the branch of the Germanic language family that includes English and German; Anglo-German, when used, typically signals non-technical, cross-national context.

Historically, Anglo-German relations have included both cooperation and rivalry. The 19th century and early 20th century saw extensive political, economic, and cultural exchange, followed by tension and conflict during the First World War. In the latter half of the 20th century, relations shifted toward reconciliation and collaboration, including security alignment and postwar economic cooperation. In contemporary times, Anglo-German ties continue in diplomacy, trade, science, and education, though they have been recalibrated by wider European and transatlantic developments.

Because the term is broad and context-dependent, it is sometimes preferred to use more precise descriptors, such as British-German relations for state-level politics, or Anglo-Germanic for linguistic discussions.