English
/ˈɪŋglɪʃ/
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Definitions
Adjective
of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people; "English history"; "the English landed aristocracy"; "English literature"
Adjective
of or relating to the English language
Noun
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
Noun
the people of England
Noun
the discipline that studies the English language and literature
Noun
(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
More General Terms
arts
country
humanistic discipline
humanities
land
liberal arts
nation
spin
West Germanic
West Germanic language