saxonist

/ˈsæksənɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who advocates for or supports the Saxon people or culture, especially in relation to their historical or linguistic heritage.

“The historian was a saxonist and wrote extensively about the Anglo-Saxon invasion of England.”

Synonyms

  • Anglo-Saxonist
  • Norse enthusiast

Antonyms

  • Normanist
  • Viking critic