Saxon

West Germanic people who migrated to Britain.

Anglo-Saxons Saxons

The Saxons were a West Germanic people who, from the 5th century, migrated to and settled in Britain. They formed a powerful kingdom that significantly influenced the development of England.

/ˈsæksən/

The name 'Saxon' is derived from a Germanic tribal name, possibly related to the region of Saxonia in modern-day Germany.

Germanic peoples Germanic tribes

West Saxons East Saxons Mercia Northumbria

England Anglo-Saxon England

Indo-European historical group