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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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Anglesey

Lucy Ellen Halpin, 18, died on 11 July after going to the Tonnau festival near Llanfaethlu on Anglesey.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

A spokesperson for Anglesey Council said the latest decision date for the application was 24 July.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

Marine specialist Frankie Hobro, of Anglesey Sea Zoo, said the creatures were beautiful but warned people not to touch them due to their sting.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

Velella velella, commonly known as by-the-wind sailors and closely related to the Portuguese man o' war, have been spotted on beaches across Anglesey, Gwynedd and Tenby.

From BBC ● Jun. 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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