Blighties

Definition of Blightiesnext
plural of Blighty, chiefly British

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countries
Noun
  • Traders are also concerned about the risk to oil facilities in countries like the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest exporter.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Most of the Muslim majority countries have laws referencing sharia.
    Rachel Royster Updated March 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Blighties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Blighties. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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