English meaning

What does “english” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“english” is a noun and adjective with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: 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.

english

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
SynonymsEnglish language
the people of England
SynonymsEnglish people
the discipline that studies the English language and literature
(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
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adjective

of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people
“English history”
“the English landed aristocracy”
of or relating to the English language

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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