England

Language: en

🇬🇧 /ˈɪŋglənd/ 🇺🇸 /ˈɪŋglənd/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    A country that is part of the United Kingdom, located on the island of Great Britain, with London as its capital. It is the largest and most populous constituent country of the UK.; Used informally or colloquially to refer to the whole of the United Kingdom or Great Britain, though this usage is technically incorrect and can be offensive to people from Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.; The national sports teams representing England, particularly in cricket, rugby, and football (soccer).; A historical kingdom in southern Great Britain that was unified in the 10th century under Æthelstan and later merged with Scotland, Wales, and Ireland to form the United Kingdom.; A place name used in various locations around the world, particularly in the United States, named after the English country by settlers.
  2. adjective
    Relating to or characteristic of England, its people, culture, or institutions; English.

🔗 Details

Word forms

uncountable

Collocations

Church of EnglandBank of EnglandEngland and WalesKing of EnglandQueen of England

Derivatives

EnglishEnglishmanEnglishwomanAnglicanAnglo-Saxon

Commonly confused

Britain
EN: 'Britain' (or 'Great Britain') refers to the island containing England, Scotland, and Wales; 'England' is only one of those three countries.
UK
EN: 'The UK' (United Kingdom) includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland; 'England' is just one constituent country.
Great Britain
EN: 'Great Britain' is the geographical island; 'England' is a political entity occupying part of that island.

Spelling tips

EN: Always capitalize 'England' as it is a proper noun. Do not use it interchangeably with 'Britain' or 'the UK' in formal writing.

💬 Examples

  1. England is known for its rich history, from the Roman occupation to the Industrial Revolution.

  2. He said he was from England, though he was actually from Scotland.

  3. England won the Cricket World Cup in 2019.

  4. The Kingdom of England existed as a sovereign state from 927 until the Acts of Union in 1707.

  5. New England is a region in the northeastern United States comprising six states.

  6. The England flag features a red cross of St. George on a white background.