isle of man
Definition
Proper noun 1. A self-governing British Crown Dependency: The Isle of Man is an island located in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. It is not part of the United Kingdom but is a possession of the British Crown. It has its own government, laws, and currency.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Isle of Man is famous for its annual TT motorcycle races.
- She moved to the Isle of Man for its lower tax rates.
- The parliament of the Isle of Man is called Tynwald.
Advanced Usage
- "Manx": This is the adjective relating to the Isle of Man (e.g., , ) and the name of its traditional Celtic language and its tailless breed of cat.
- The Manx language is undergoing a revival.
Variants and Related Words
- Man: An informal shortening used primarily in certain contexts like "Manx" or in phrases like "the Manx economy." It is not standard to refer to the island solely as "Man" in formal writing.
- Ellan Vannin: The Manx Gaelic name for the Isle of Man.
Synonyms
- Crown Dependency: This is its political classification, similar to Jersey and Guernsey.
Related Phrases
- Isle of Man TT: Refers specifically to the Tourist Trophy motorcycle races held on the island.
- He dreams of competing in the Isle of Man TT.
Noun
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one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea
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