Uk (Noun)
Meaning
A monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The UK has a parliamentary system of government and a constitutional monarchy.
- England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland make up the four countries of the UK.
- Many students around the world study English as a second language in the UK.
- The UK's capital city, London, is a major hub for finance and culture.
- The UK played a major role in both World War I and World War II.