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I think it is more correct to use 'UK' (or any other country) just for government and its institutions than for the body of its citizens.
by zajio1am 3y ago
I think it is more correct to use 'UK' (or any other country) just for government and its institutions than for the body of its citizens.
- JoshTriplett 3y agoI think the post you're replying to is rightfully observing that that semantic ambiguity creates harm, by equating the position of a country's government to the position of a country's people. Being more specific and saying "a faction within the UK government wants to..." seems like a better framing for any discussion.
- dfawcus 3y agoA minor quibble. The UK is a 'state', not a 'country'. It comprises of countries: Scotland, England, Wales, and a small chunk of Ireland.
- iamthirsty 3y agoAs recognized by the rest of the world, the United Kingdom actually is a country. Internally may be different, but technically it is a country. A political union of four member countries — but still recognized as a country.
- dambi0 3y agoInternational football being one exception to this.