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When do you use "Anglophone", and when "English speaking"?

Asked by flo (13313points) June 27th, 2019

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I only use the latter, because I operate under the axiom that my opposite has no idea what the former means, and believes I am talking about some sort of obscure musical instrument.

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zenvelo's avatar

“Anglophone” is used for Academic writing or formal studies such as government papers.

“English speaking” is used in conversation and informal writing.

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flo's avatar

How about WASPs? Are they anglophones?

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flo's avatar

I ask because some people were debating that.

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