4th richest economy of the world. Fist steps to form were re-union of England and Wales (1282). Union of afore-mentioned and Scotland (1705). This made it the United Kingdom. When it conquered Ireland/Eire, it became the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. After this hold over Ireland was minimised to six counties, it assumed the current name.
Third longest country name in the world, eh?
by Kung-Fu Jesus April 26, 2004
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The Full name for the U.K. which as it's name implies, is a combination of Great Britain (Wales, England, Scotland) and Northern Island.
I am gonna go to The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
by Serminigo1 June 19, 2006
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When someone says something that britain did that made it a strong country
Person 1: "You shouldn't have stole that."

Person 2: "put the great in britain."
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Richard: Oi bruv The Right Honourable the Lords Spiritual and Temporal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Parliament assembled is trying to ban the BBC.

James: right well bruv The Right Honourable the Lords Spiritual and Temporal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Parliament assembled is trash.

Jeremy: *rolling Reliant Robin*.
by cheerful ox April 10, 2022
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