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English
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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
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english language
Other meanings
2. noun
the people of England
3. noun
the discipline that studies the English language and literature
4. noun
(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
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