'''English language''' is a [[West Germanic language]] that originated in [[England]] and is now one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. It developed from the languages brought to Britain by [[Anglo-Saxons]] and was influenced by [[Old Norse]], [[Norman French]], [[Latin]], and other languages.

English is an official or widely used language in many countries and is commonly used in [[international communication]], [[science]], [[education]], [[business]], and [[technology]]. It is also the primary language of several major cultural and literary traditions.

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[[Category:English language]]
[[Category:West Germanic languages]]
[[Category:Languages of the United Kingdom]]