english

/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. 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
2. the people of England
3. the discipline that studies the English language and literature
4. (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist

adjective

1. of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people
   “English history”
2. of or relating to the English language

Synonyms for english

• English language
• English people
• side