English
Definition
Referring to the people, culture, and language originating from England.
Analogy
Think of English as a popular song that everyone knows. It started in one place (England), but has spread all over the world and been adapted into many different versions (dialects).
Related terms
Anglo-Saxon: The Germanic inhabitants of England between the 5th century and the Norman Conquest in 1066.
Norman Conquest: The invasion and occupation of England by an army of Normans, Bretons, Flemish, and French led by Duke William II of Normandy in 1066.
Elizabethan Era: The period associated with Queen Elizabeth I's reign (1558–1603) considered to be the height of the English Renaissance, marked by significant developments in English poetry and drama.
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