United Kingdom

Definition

The United Kingdom (UK) is a country consisting of four constituent countries - England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland - located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe.

Related terms

Brexit: The withdrawal of the UK from the European Union following a referendum held in 2016.

Parliament:

The legislative body responsible for making laws in the UK.

Monarchy: A form of government where a monarch (king or queen) serves as the head of state.