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Definition of england

england

/ˈɪŋ.ɡlənd/
Eng · land

Adjective:English
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england Lexical Profile

• noun

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A constituent country of the United Kingdom occupying the southern and central portions of the island of Great Britain in northwestern Europe, bordered by Scotland to the north, Wales to the west, the North Sea to the east, and the English Channel to the south.

Word Nuance & Usage

Although sometimes used loosely as a synonym for the United Kingdom or Great Britain, England strictly refers only to the southern and central constituent country and should not be used to encompass Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of England. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/england
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