As a Noun: 1. An island country in north western Europe between Ireland and the Continent. On the same island Scotland is to the north and Wales is to the west. English = England. 2. The language used originally in England and now used in many countries around the world, including Australia and the United States. English = English. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be from or relate to England. English = (be) English. 2. To belong to the language that originally came from England and is now used in many countries around the world, including Australia and the United States. English = (be) English.