ENGLISH

• (noun) the discipline that studies the English language and literature

• (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

  synonyms : english language

• (noun) (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist

  synonyms : side

• (noun) the people of England

  synonyms : english people

• (adj.) of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people

  "English history", "the English landed aristocracy", "English literature"

• (adj.) of or relating to the English language

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