English English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/

adjective

1. () Of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people  ( English )
   of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people
    English history
   English history
    The English landed aristocracy
   the English landed aristocracy
    English literature
   English literature
   
2. Of or relating to the English language  ( English )
   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  ( English language , English )
   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
     She excelled in her English class, earning top grades.
   She excelled in her English class, earning top grades.
   
   
2. () The discipline that studies the English language and literature  ( English )
   the discipline that studies the English language and literature
   
3. () The people of England  ( English people , English )
   the people of England
   
4. [ N. American] (sport) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist  ( English [ N. American] , side )
   (sport) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist