U.K.

A form of United Kingdom — A kingdom and country in Northern Europe, comprising the four countries of England, Scotland and Wales on the island of Great Britain, and Northern Ireland on the northeastern portion of the island of Ireland since 1922.

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Meanings

proper nounU.K. or the U.K.
  1. abbreviationlawAbbreviation of United Kingdom.
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