Great Britain

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noun

an island of NW Europe, separated from the mainland by the English Channel and the North Sea: since 1707 the name has applied politically to England, Scotland, and Wales. 88,139 sq. mi. (228,280 sq. km).

Great Britain British

noun

England, Wales, and Scotland including those adjacent islands governed from the mainland (i.e. excluding the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands). The United Kingdom of Great Britain was formed by the Act of Union (1707), although the term Great Britain had been in use since 1603, when James VI of Scotland became James I of England (including Wales). Later unions created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1801) and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1922). Pop: 57 851 100 (2003 est). Area: 229 523 sq km (88 619 sq miles) See also United Kingdom

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Five years ago, she ran for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Matt Richardson has been withdrawn from the Great Britain squad for this week's World Track Cycling Championships in Shanghai amid reports he is under investigation for misconduct.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Great Britain hope to qualify and in a bid to boost their chances, they are looking to identify male and female athletes from other sports who have the potential to convert.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

What followed was a trailblazing career spanning more than two decades, which has seen her play for the elite Kingston Diamonds based in Hull, and the Great Britain women's national team.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

The plane door opened, and out hopped Winston Churchill, prime minister of Great Britain, a fat cigar in his hand.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

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