Ingliz

Ingliz is a term used in several languages to refer to England, the English people, or the English language. In Turkish, the word for an English person is İngiliz, while İngilizce denotes the English language. In Uzbek and other Turkic languages, the form Ingliz is commonly used when referring to English people, and the language is usually named with phrases such as Inglizcha for English or Ingliz tili for the English language. The usage reflects historical contact with English-speaking communities and the spread of English terminology across regions.

The etymology of the related terms traces back to the English word English, which derives from Old English Englisc and is linked to the Angles, a Germanic tribe. The Turkic-adapted form Ingliz mirrors this root through phonetic adaptation, while continuing to function as a label for England-related things in those languages.

Usage and context: The term Ingliz functions primarily as a demonym and language label in everyday speech, media, and education. Its precise reference depends on context, with variations signaling either an English person or the English language rather than a standalone concept.

See also: English language, England, Anglophone.