Meaning of the word "United Kingdom" in English

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United Kingdom

US /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/

UK /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/

a country in Western Europe, consisting of Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and Northern Ireland.

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The Queen resides in the United Kingdom.

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Many tourists visit the United Kingdom every year.

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