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Where did the Anglophones originate?

The Anglophones originated in early medieval England.

What is the position of Modern English in terms of worldwide language usage?

Modern English is the most spoken language in the world and the third-most spoken native language, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.

What is the namesake of the English language?

The namesake of the language is the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain.

How many sovereign states have English as an official language?

<p>English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What international organizations consider English as a co-official language?

<p>English is a co-official language of the United Nations, the European Union, and many other international and regional organisations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Indian state is Tamil an official language of?

<p>Tamil Nadu</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which countries is Tamil an official language?

<p>Sri Lanka, Singapore</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is Tamil also spoken by significant minorities in South India?

<p>Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name some countries where the Tamil diaspora is found.

<p>Malaysia, Myanmar, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, Mauritius</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did A. K. Ramanujan describe Tamil as?

<p>the only language of contemporary India which</p> Signup and view all the answers

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