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1. (used with a pl. verb) The people of England. 2. a. The West Germanic language of England, the United States, and other countries that are or have been under English influence or control. b. The English language of a particular time, region, person, or group of persons: American English. 3.
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adj. fre·er, fre·est. 1. a. Not imprisoned or confined: walked out of prison a free man; set the birds free. b. Not controlled by obligation or the will of another: felt free to go. 2. a. Not controlled by another country or political power; independent: a free nation.
