"Normal Island" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Normal Island}} Normal Island
  1. (UK Internet slang, derogatory, ironic) Great Britain. Tags: Internet, UK, derogatory, ironic Related terms: TERF Island
    Sense id: en-Normal_Island-en-name-iTPuCydU Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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