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adjective

Of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people. "The English landed aristocracy" , "English literature"

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. Synonym: English language.

The people of England. Synonym: English 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. Synonym: side.

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