"British Isles" meaning in English

See British Isles in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˌbrɪ.tɪʃ ˈaɪlz/ [UK] Forms: British Isles
Head templates: {{proper noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. The British Isles are the island of Great Britain, the island of Ireland, and surrounding islands.
    Sense id: simple-British_Isles-en-name-AZAeHbNo
     
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