english

adjective

1. of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people

- English history

- the English landed aristocracy

- English literature

2. of or relating to the English language

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

Definition categories: communication

2. the people of England

Definition categories: person, country, land, nation

3. the discipline that studies the English language and literature

Definition categories: thought, arts, humanities

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

Similar word(s): side

Definition categories: event, spin