England

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈɪŋɡlÉ™nd/
• GenAm IPA: /ˈɪŋɡlɪ̈nd/
• Hyphenation: Eng + land

Origin

From Middle English Engeland, Englelond, from Old English Englaland ("land of the Angles"), from genitive of Engle ("the Angles") + land ("land").

Full definition of England

Proper noun

1. The region of the island of Great Britain which is to the east of Wales and the south of Scotland; one of the constituent countries of the United Kingdom.

Usage notes

Outside the United Kingdom, and even sometimes in England itself (especially historically; less often now), the term “England” often refers to the United Kingdom as a whole. This use is sometimes considered offensive, especially by residents of the other constituent countries of the UK.

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