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Definition of united kingdom

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united kingdom Lexical Profile

• noun

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A sovereign island country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, consisting of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Example

"She plans to move to the United Kingdom next year to study at a university in London."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The term 'United Kingdom' is often confused with 'Great Britain'; however, strictly speaking, Great Britain comprises only England, Scotland, and Wales, whereas the United Kingdom also includes Northern Ireland.

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Word Origin & Etymology

The name formalized following a series of political unions: the Acts of Union 1707 united the kingdoms of England and Scotland, and the Act of Union 1800 added the Kingdom of Ireland (subsequently restricted to Northern Ireland in 1922).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of United kingdom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/united kingdom
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