Eng·lish (ngglsh)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of England or its people or culture.
2. Of or relating to the English language.
n.
1. (used with a pl. verb) The people of England.
2.
a. The West Germanic language of England, the United States, and other countries that are or have been under English influence or control.
b. The English language of a particular time, region, person, or group of persons: American English.
3. A translation into or an equivalent in the English language.
4. A course or individual class in the study of English language, literature, or composition.