Anglesey

American

[ang-guhl-see] / ˈæŋ gəl si /

noun

an island and county in northwestern Wales. 276 sq. mi. (714 sq. km).

Anglesey British

/ ˈæŋɡəlsɪ /

noun

Welsh name: Ynys Môn. an island and county of N Wales, formerly part of Gwynedd (1974–96), separated from the mainland by the Menai Strait. Administrative centre: Llangefni. Pop: 59 500 (2003 est). Area: 720 sq km (278 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Anglesey

Possibly from Old Norse Ǫngullsey “Hook Island,” or Old Norse Ǫnglisey “Ǫngli's Island”

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Melin Llynon on Anglesey was given the makeover to mark the island hosting youth movement Urdd Gobaith Cymru's Eisteddfod - and to look like its mascot Mistar Urdd.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Rhossi the Kemp's ridley sea turtle was found close to death in December 2023, and has been nursed back to health by staff at the Anglesey Sea Zoo.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

The Anglesey Sea Zoo hopes that Rhossi's release back into the wild will be a small step towards the survival of the species.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

Rhossi got his name because he was found on a beach near Rhosneigr on Anglesey in December 2023 by a dog called Meg, out for a walk with her owner.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

At last, Dad swayed up to Anglesey, raised his left hand 'cause his right was so busted, and did this...”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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