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White Anglo-Saxon Protestant (noun)

Sense 1:

A term used to describe a social and cultural group of individuals in the United States who are historically of English or British descent, typically Protestant, and often holding privileged positions in society.

Example Sentence:

Many influential politicians in the early history of the United States belonged to the White Anglo-Saxon Protestant group.

Sense 2:

Used as an adjective, referring to the culture and values associated with the White Anglo-Saxon Protestant group.

Example Sentence:

The university aims to provide a diverse education that is not limited to the White Anglo-Saxon Protestant perspective.

Sense 3:

As a sociological term, it represents the dominant cultural influence of the White Anglo-Saxon Protestant group.

Example Sentence:

The media often highlights the influence of White Anglo-Saxon Protestants in shaping public opinion.