Meaning Of The Word English

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English
adjective: English means belonging or relating to England, or to its people, language, or culture. It is also often used to mean belonging or relating to Great Britain, although many people object to this.

English in American English
of England or its people or culture
the West Germanic language spoken by the people of England and the U.S., and in the Commonwealth, Liberia, etc.
adjective: of, pertaining to, or characteristic of England or its inhabitants, institutions, etc
noun: the people of England collectively, esp. as distinguished from the Scots, Welsh, and Irish

English in British English 1
noun: the official language of the United Kingdom, the US, most parts of the Commonwealth, and certain other countries. It is estimated to be the native language of some 360 million people and is acquired as a second language by many more. It is an Indo-Europea

English in British English 2
noun: Simon (William), known as Bill. born 1961, New Zealand politician; prime minister (2016–17)

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