Definition of "English" :

noun: the discipline that studies the English language and literature

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

noun: (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist

noun: the people of England

adjective: of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people

"English history."

adjective: of or relating to the English language