Englishness

Pronunciation: /ˈɪŋɡɫɪʃˈnɛs/

Englishness (noun)

  1. The qualities people associate with England, such as customs, behaviour, and shared national identity.
  2. A general idea of what is typically English, used when discussing culture, values, and social patterns.
  3. The sense of belonging linked to speaking English, especially when connected to national or cultural identity.

Examples

  • Many people describe Englishness as a calm national character.
  • Her essay explores Englishness as a national character shaped by history.