Proper noun

Singular United Kingdom

Plural -

United Kingdom

1. Kingdom in Europe comprising the countries of Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) and Northern Ireland. Official name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Abbreviation: UK.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK, or as Britain) is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. It is an island country, spanning an