English
Definition
Referring to people from England or having origins from England.
Analogy
Imagine going on vacation to another country where everyone speaks a different language. You are an English speaker surrounded by non-English speakers. Similarly, when we refer to "English" in history, it means people from England during that time period.
Related terms
Colonization: The process through which one country establishes settlements and exerts political control over another territory.
Immigration: The act of individuals moving permanently to another country with intentions to settle there.
Cultural Exchange: Interaction and sharing between different cultures, often through trade, migration, or conquest.
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