Etymology

Sealand

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Today it means: A self-proclaimed micronation (full name: the Principality of Sealand) whose capital is HM Fort Roughs, a former British sea fort. Full definition →

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  1. akk-obb · calque of𒆳 𒀀𒀊𒁀
  2. English todaySealand

From sea + -land. In sense 3, a calque of Old Babylonian 𒆳 𒀀𒀊𒁀 (KUR A.AB.BA /⁠māt tâmti⁠/).

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