Anglesey

American

[ang-guhl-see] / ˈæŋ gəl si /

noun

an island and county in northwestern Wales. 276 sq. mi. (714 sq. km).

Anglesey British

/ ˈæŋɡəlsɪ /

noun

Welsh name: Ynys Môn. an island and county of N Wales, formerly part of Gwynedd (1974–96), separated from the mainland by the Menai Strait. Administrative centre: Llangefni. Pop: 59 500 (2003 est). Area: 720 sq km (278 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Anglesey

Possibly from Old Norse Ǫngullsey “Hook Island,” or Old Norse Ǫnglisey “Ǫngli's Island”

Example Sentences

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What happened next shook the close-knit village of Llanfairpwll, Anglesey, to its core.

From BBC

Following the death of an uncle in 1884, Lord Stanley inherited the Penrhos estate in Anglesey, north Wales, where he contributed to the upkeep of local churches.

From BBC

Some of the show's filming locations in Gwynedd and on Anglesey in north Wales are also facing an uncertain future due to severe weather.

From BBC

While Holywell is an hour from where the series was filmed on Anglesey and across Gwynedd, Sir Jonathan drew inspiration from family members who lived in the area.

From BBC

Wylfa on Anglesey, in North Wales, will host the first SMRs in the UK, and more sites will eventually be identified across England and Wales.

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