Cymru

//ˈkʌm.ɹi// name

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  1. 1
    Synonym of Wales: a constituent country of the United Kingdom. rare

    "Communicating in English was usual till a common language could be established. But neither I nor Rob wished anyone to prioritise English on our behalf and the fact that anyone could be offended at hearing Cymraeg in Cymru was wretched. […] My friends had only been in Cymru a year, but Tim knew more local history than me, and the kids, being young, were already nearly fluent in Cymraeg."

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waleswales

Example

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"Wales is called "Cymru" in Welsh."

Etymology

Borrowed from Welsh Cymru. Doublet of Cambria and Cumbria.

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