VOCABULARY OF THE

COUNTRY AND PEOPLE

a country in Western Europe, consisting of England, Scotland, and Wales. It is
also used as a synonym for the United Kingdom, which includes Northern
Ireland
Britain
a geographical term that refers to the two main islands of Great Britain and
Ireland, and the smaller islands that surround them
British Isles
a sovereign island country located off the north-west coast of mainland
Europe. It includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the
island of Ireland, and many smaller islands
United Kingdom
the largest island in the British Isles, comprising England, Scotland, and Wales.
Great Britain
a sovereign state located on the island of Ireland. It occupies most of the island,
with the exception of Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom .
Republic of Ireland
the Irish language name for the Republic of Ireland
Eire
a constituent country of the United Kingdom, located on the northeastern part
of the island of Ireland
Northern Ireland
groups of people who share a common language, culture, and history, and who
often have a desire to live together in their own country.
Nations
a group of people who are believed to share a common ancestry and physical
characteristics
Race
a group of languages that are spoken in parts of the British Isles, including
Ireland, Scotland, and Wales
Celtic
a group of languages that are spoken in parts of Europe, including England and
lowland Scotland
Germanic
a variety of a language that is spoken in a particular region or by a particular
social group
Dialect
the sense of who one is, as an individual or as a member of a group