Ingliskeelsed

Ingliskeelsed is an Estonian-language term meaning "English-speaking people." The word is formed from inglise (English) and keel (language) with the plural adjective suffix -sed, and can be used as a noun to describe groups or individuals characterized by using English in communication. It can refer to native English speakers as well as multilingual individuals who use English regularly in education, work, media, or daily life.

The term appears in sociolinguistic and cultural discussions, often in contrast to Eesti keele (Estonian language) communities. It is not a precise demographic category; the size and composition of ingliskeelsed depend on context and definition. In Estonian usage, it can designate people who consider English a primary or everyday working language, or simply those who participate in English-language environments.

Globally, ingliskeelsed may include Anglophone communities, expatriates, international students, and locals in countries where English plays a major role as a lingua franca. In Estonia, the concept is commonly encountered in discourse about language policy, international business, tourism, and higher education, where English is frequently used alongside Estonian and Russian.

See also: Anglophone, English language, bilingualism.