a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801-1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland .
UNITED KINGDOM
Meaning of UNITED KINGDOM in English
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012