English-speaking
UK: ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈspiːkɪŋ | US: ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈspiːkɪŋ
adj. using or able to use English as a primary language
adj. related to regions or communities where English is the dominant language
The compound "English-speaking" combines "English," derived from Old English "Englisc" (referring to the people or language of the Angles, a Germanic tribe), and "speaking," from Old English "specan" (to talk). The term emerged to describe linguistic capability or cultural affiliation, reflecting the global spread of English through colonization and trade. The hyphenated form standardizes its role as a phrasal adjective.
Canada is an English-speaking country, though French is also official.
The conference targets English-speaking professionals in tech.
She grew up in a bilingual but primarily English-speaking household.
English-speaking tourists often visit this historic district.
The job requires fluency in English-speaking and writing.