English-speaking
Uses this language
English-speaking describes people, countries, or regions where English is the primary or official language: English-speaking countries, the English-speaking world.
It also describes individuals who speak English, regardless of native tongue: We need an English-speaking guide.
The term often implies enough fluency for practical communication rather than native-level mastery.
Island off northwestern Europe
- AmericaWestern superpower nation
- AustraliaSouthern Hemisphere continent-country
- CanadaNorthern North American nation
- IrelandNorth Atlantic island republic
New Zealand · Commonwealth · United Kingdom · United States · South Africa · Singapore · India · Philippines
Native speaker of English
- native speakerOne who grew up speaking it
- fluentSpeaking smoothly, effortlessly
- bilingualSpeaking two languages
- monolingualSpeaking one language only
proficiency · accent · pronunciation · vocabulary · grammar · literacy · articulate · conversational
Of Euro-American civilization
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
- BBCBritish public broadcaster
- literatureBody of written works
- mediaInformation distribution channels
broadcasting · publishing · education · academia · internet · globalization · pop culture · music
Britain
Island off northwestern Europe
- AmericaWestern superpower nation
- AustraliaSouthern Hemisphere continent-country
- CanadaNorthern North American nation
Ireland · New Zealand · Commonwealth · United Kingdom · United States · South Africa · Singapore · India · Philippines · Nigeria
anglophone
Native speaker of English
- native speakerOne who grew up speaking it
- fluentSpeaking smoothly, effortlessly
- bilingualSpeaking two languages
monolingual · proficiency · accent · pronunciation · vocabulary · grammar · literacy · articulate · conversational · mother tongue
Western
Of Euro-American civilization
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
- BBCBritish public broadcaster
- literatureBody of written works
media · broadcasting · publishing · education · academia · internet · globalization · pop culture · music · film
population
All inhabitants combined
household · immigrant · resident · citizen · tourist · traveler · workforce · student · professional · urban
English-speakingSpanish-speaking
Using Castilian language
French-speaking · Arabic-speaking · Francophone · Hispanophone · German-speaking