White Anglo-saxon Protestant (Noun)
Meaning
A white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The typical WASP, or white Anglo-Saxon Protestant, was a common demographic in suburban America during the 1950s.
- Her family had been white Anglo-Saxon Protestants for generations, with a strong tradition of attending church on Sundays.
- As a white Anglo-Saxon Protestant, he felt a sense of privilege and responsibility to use his position to help others.
- The white Anglo-Saxon Protestant community in the town was known for its conservative values and traditional way of life.
- Growing up as a white Anglo-Saxon Protestant in a predominantly Catholic neighborhood had given her a unique perspective on the world.