Definition

Proper noun * Wales: "Cymru" is the Welsh-language name for Wales, a country that is one of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is located in the southwestern part of the island of Great Britain.

Usage Notes

• "Cymru" is primarily used within the Welsh language and in contexts emphasizing Welsh culture, language, or identity. In English-language contexts, the country is almost exclusively referred to as "Wales."
• It functions as a proper noun (a name) and is typically capitalized.

Examples

• The sign read "," which means "Welcome to Wales."
• The word "" is derived from the Brythonic word "," meaning "fellow-countrymen."
• The national football team of played an excellent match.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Cultural Context: Using "Cymru" in an English sentence often carries a connotation of respect for or identification with Welsh language and heritage.
  • The festival celebrated the music and poetry of Cymru.

Variants and Related Words

• Wales (Proper noun): The standard English name for the country.
• Cambria (Proper noun): The Latinized name for the region, used historically, especially during Roman times and in some literary contexts.

Synonyms

• Wales
• Principality of Wales (a historical and formal title)

Related Phrases

• Prince of Wales (): The title traditionally granted to the heir apparent to the British throne.
• Cymru am byth: A Welsh phrase meaning "Wales forever," often used as a patriotic expression.

Noun

1. one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria