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

Example Sentences

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The Church of England will be the latest institution to issue an apology for its role in forced adoptions.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Growing up in Lancashire in northern England, McKellen never aspired to be a movie star.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Those involved in forced adoptions say they appreciate that the Church of England is now reaching out to them.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

He could have had a very different life as a theater actor in the north of England.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

I can’t sell barns; England is full of barns!

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood