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What is the namesake of the English language?
What is the namesake of the English language?
The Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain.
Which language has the most spoken native speakers in the world?
Which language has the most spoken native speakers in the world?
Mandarin Chinese.
Where is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
Where is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
In 59 sovereign states, such as in India, Ireland, and Canada.
What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
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From which group of West Germanic dialects did Old English emerge?
From which group of West Germanic dialects did Old English emerge?
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