Albion
an old word meaning ‘England’ or ‘Britain’
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an old word meaning ‘England’ or ‘Britain’
England. This word was used especially by soldiers during the First World War.
England, Scotland, and Wales
Australia or its government
the name for ‘Wales’ in the Welsh language
a name for Ireland
abbreviation
German Democratic Republic: the name given to East Germany when it was separate from West Germany
the island that consists of England, Scotland, and Wales
Australia, seen as a rich happy country
Australia
another name for Northern Ireland, used mainly by people who believe that Northern Ireland should remain part of the UK
the United States
the United States of America
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