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What language does the word England come from?

The word "England" comes from Old English, specifically from the phrase "Angle land", meaning "land of the Angles".

The Angles were one of the Germanic tribes who migrated to Britain in the 5th century AD. Their name is ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic word *anglōn*, which likely referred to a fishing hook or fish spear.

So, the word "England" is a combination of the name of the Germanic tribe and the word for "land," reflecting the historical origin of the country.

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