England

[ ing-gluhndor, often, -luhnd ]

noun

1. the largest division of the United Kingdom, constituting, with Scotland and Wales, the island of Great Britain. 50,327 sq. mi. (130,347 sq. km) : London.

England

/ ˈɪŋɡlənd /

noun

1. the largest division of Great Britain, bordering on Scotland and Wales: unified in the mid-tenth century and conquered by the Normans in 1066; united with Wales in 1536 and Scotland in 1707; monarchy overthrown in 1649 but restored in 1660. Capital: London. Pop: 49 855 700 (2003 est). Area: 130 439 sq km (50 352 sq miles) See United Kingdom Great Britain

England

1. One of the countries of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland . London , Birmingham , Liverpool , and Manchester are in England.

Notes

The king or queen of England is the king or queen of the United Kingdom.

The name England is often used to refer to all of Great Britain.

Example Sentences

Three areas in England have already been looking at developing a more detailed local report in response to parents asking for more information.

From BBC

The leasehold system in England and Wales dates back to the Middle Ages.

From BBC

Homeowners have told the BBC how they have been left thousands of pounds a year worse off because of charges imposed by a company that owns hundreds of freeholds across England and Wales.

From BBC

There are about five million leasehold properties in England and Wales, with some owners saying they have experienced unjustifiably high ground rents or service charges, and issues with carrying out repairs.

From BBC

After decades in comedy and working as America's favorite talk show host, DeGeneres is settled in Cotswolds, England.

From Salon