Blighties

Definition of Blightiesnext
plural of Blighty, chiefly British

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countries
Noun
  • For India, clean energy offers the chance to reduce its reliance on other countries in an increasingly volatile world.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The Winter Olympics are in full swing in Italy, and athletes from 93 countries are competing in 16 disciplines across eight sports.
    Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Blighties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Blighties. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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