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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He added that Anglesey fitted the brief: "It can be absolutely stunning but has a foreboding quality."

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Locke, best known for playing Charlie Spring in Netflix series Heartstopper, said filming was not his first time in Wales but his first time in Anglesey.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

He added that knowing island life really helped, especially as he said most shops on Anglesey shut at 19:00 and he would end up eating a Pot Noodle in the evenings.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Anglesey topped the chart with a 22% annual rise, but 17 of Wales' 22 local authority areas saw price increases, the Wales House Price Index said.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 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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