Anglo-America

The term Anglo-America is used to describe those parts of North America in which English is the main language. It should be noted that this is not a widely used term. It is generally taken to include the United States of America and Canada, although a significant proportion of Canadians do not speak English.

In contrast, the adjective Anglo-American is used in two ways:

• It can be used to denote the cultural sphere shared by England or the United Kingdom, the United States, and sometimes Canada. For example, "Anglo-American culture is different from French culture."

• It can be used to describe relations between England or the United Kingdom on one hand and the Americas, in particular the United States, on the other. For example, "Anglo-American relations were tense during the War of 1812."