English people

Noun

Meaning

the people of England

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After a successful campaign, Edward subjected Wales to English rule, built a series of castles and towns in the countryside and settled them with English people. Source: Internet

According to one chronicler, the coronation of Æthelred took place with much rejoicing by the councillors of the English people. Source: Internet

In the 880s Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians, accepted West Saxon lordship, and Alfred then adopted a new title, king of the Anglo-Saxons, representing his conception of a new polity of all the English people who were not under Viking rule. Source: Internet

Legacy Icon of Saint Dunstan from an Orthodox church in Kiev Until Thomas Becket 's fame overshadowed Dunstan's, he was the favourite saint of the English people. Source: Internet

Anglicisation of the place names increased apace with the migration of English people to the island. Source: Internet

In the second half of the 18th century, many wealthy English people took to spending the winter in Nice, enjoying the panorama along the coast. Source: Internet

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