"SW1" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: The SW1 postcode district (from initialism of south-western) covers an area of central London that includes Downing Street, the Palace of Westminster, many government ministries, and Buckingham Palace. Etymology templates: {{initialism|en|south-western|nocap=1}} initialism of south-western Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} SW1
  1. (metonymic) The highest levels of British government and civil service; the institutions of Westminster and Whitehall. Wikipedia link: Buckingham Palace, Palace of Westminster, SW postcode area#SW1 Tags: metonymically Synonyms: SW1A
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