England Terminology of the British Isles



a still 1943 propaganda film series why fight, suggests name england applies whole of great britain


the word england used synecdochically refer great britain—or united kingdom whole—which causes offence, particularly non-english parts of britain. in similar way, references england island, english passport , or scottish or welsh places being in england examples of usage of term england .


because of offence taken scots, welsh , irish @ usage, politicians , official figures have avoided usage since 20th century. however, there frequent examples of usage earlier times. long time common fans of england football team wave british union flag—with use of english st george s cross flag gaining popularity @ euro 96 tournament.


the colloquial usage of england synonym britain still widespread outside uk. in germany, term england used mean great britain or entire united kingdom. in many other languages, such chinese, japanese or korean, word english synonymous british —see article on alternative words british more detail.








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