anglosajón

Anglosajón is a term used to refer to a member of the Germanic peoples who migrated to Great Britain in the 5th century AD. These groups, primarily the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes, established kingdoms that eventually formed the basis of England. The term "Anglo-Saxon" is a modern construct, often used to describe the language and culture that developed from these migrations.

The Anglo-Saxon period in Britain is generally considered to have lasted from the 5th century until the Norman Conquest in 1066. During this time, a distinct society, legal system, and artistic tradition emerged. Old English, the ancestor of modern English, was spoken by these peoples. Significant archaeological discoveries, such as the Sutton Hoo ship burial, provide valuable insights into their material culture and social structures.

The influence of the Anglo-Saxons is profound and enduring. Their settlement of Britain fundamentally shaped the island's identity, language, and political landscape. The kingdoms they established eventually unified to become England, and their language evolved into the global lingua franca of English. The term "Anglo-Saxon" is also sometimes used more broadly to denote people of English descent or cultural heritage, particularly in North America and other parts of the Commonwealth. However, its primary historical meaning relates to the Germanic tribes who settled Britain.