United Kingdom
the Uˌnited ˈKingdom [United Kingdom] BrE NAmE noun singular (abbr.(the) UK)
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (considered as a political unit)
Culture:
The United Kingdom is a member of the Commonwealth and the ↑European Union and its capital is ↑London. The name United Kingdom is found mainly in formal and official use. In more general use the country is referred to as Britain.
See also ↑Act of Union
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