United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland (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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a sovereign state that is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
- The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government.
- The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
- The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a major economic and military power with significant cultural, scientific, and political influence around the world.
- The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has a diverse economy, with major industries in finance, manufacturing, and services.