Blighties

plural of Blighty, chiefly British

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countries
Noun
  • Four countries are making their World Cup debuts, including Curacao, population 155,000, the smallest nation ever to reach the tournament.
    Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
  • Additionally, ballots and tally sheets must arrive in the capital, Lima, from 63 countries to be counted.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 June 2026
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“Blighties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Blighties. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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