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Definition of English language
1. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: English
Generic synonyms: West Germanic, West Germanic Language
Specialized synonyms: American, American English, American Language, Cockney, Geordie, King's English, Queen's English, Received Pronunciation, Middle English, Modern English, Anglo-saxon, Old English, Oxford English, Scots, Scots English, Scottish
Derivative terms: English, English
Generic synonyms: West Germanic, West Germanic Language
Specialized synonyms: American, American English, American Language, Cockney, Geordie, King's English, Queen's English, Received Pronunciation, Middle English, Modern English, Anglo-saxon, Old English, Oxford English, Scots, Scots English, Scottish
Derivative terms: English, English