English

Pronunciation

• enPR: ĭng'glĭsh
• IPA ^(key): /ˈɪŋglɪʃ/
• SAMPA: /"INglIS/

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Proper noun

Proper noun English

1. English is a language spoken by around 800 million people. The main places where English is spoken include:
   • The United States of America
   • The United Kingdom
   • India, Pakistan, Australia and all the other countries of the old British Empire.

Adjective

Positive English

Comparative more English

Superlative most English

1. The English refers to the people who live in England.

   The English don't care for people like that.

2. Something that is English is related to England, its people or its culture.

   I prefer the English accent.

   I am English.

Related words

• language
• British
• American