The term "The English" usually refers to people of English nationality or those who speak the English language. However, there are various synonyms that can be used to describe this group of people. Some of these synonyms include "Anglo-Saxon" which is often used to describe the historical people of England. "Brits" is a more colloquial term used to refer to the people of Great Britain, which includes the English. "Englishmen" is another synonym that specifically refers to males from England. "The British" is yet another term that can be used to describe the people of England as well as those from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.