Wight, Isle of

geographical name

ˈwīt

island of southern England in the English Channel; capital Newport area 152 square miles (394 square kilometers)

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“Wight, Isle of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Wight%2C%20Isle%20of. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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