England

[ing-gluhnd, -luhnd] / ˈɪŋ glənd, -lənd /

NOUN

British Empire

Synonyms

WEAK

Britain Commonwealth of Nations United Kingdom perfidious Albion the Commonwealth

NOUN

United Kingdom

Synonyms

WEAK

Albion Blighty Britain Britannia Commonwealth of Nations Great Britain Land of the Rose UK United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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The rotation England used against Croatia, of course, won't be a surprise for their next opponents.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

However, he has subsequently adopted a more market-friendly stance, including enlisting a former Bank of England chief economist as an advisor.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Benhard Janse van Rensburg, the South African-born Bristol centre who will become eligible for England on residency grounds in time for their Tests against Fiji and Argentina on 11 and 18 July, is also included.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

However, he has subsequently adopted a more market-friendly stance, including enlisting a former Bank of England chief economist as an advisor.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

“Many of the castles and manor houses across Scotland and England have priest holes,” she said.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

England

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