home countries
UK's constituent parts
Home countries refers to the four constituent nations of the United Kingdom—England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland—especially in contexts of sports competition among them.
The term emphasizes these as the original or core territories of the UK, distinct from former colonies or overseas territories.
The home countries each field separate teams in international rugby.
- motherlandOne's native country
- homesickLonging for one's dwelling
- ethnic enclavesImmigrant community neighborhoods
- cultural identityBelonging through shared traditions
- citizenshipStatus as state member
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home countriesoverseas territories
Lands governed by distant nations
British colonies · colonial territories · dominions · British Empire · protectorates
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