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203. Why is Gibraltar British? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Despite being a tiny rock on the south coast of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is at the heart of constant arguments between the UK and Spain. Today, I want to discuss why Gibraltar is British and whether it could (or should) return to Spain in the future!
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Vocabulary
Iberian Peninsula (n) - the area of land that consists of Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Gibraltar, and part of France The Iberian Peninsula is situated in the southwest of Europe
Territory (n) – land that is considered as belonging to or connected with a particular country He was stranded in enemy territory
To cede (v) - to allow someone else to have or own something, especially unwillingly or because you are forced to do so Hong Kong was ceded to Britain after the Opium War
To relinquish (v) - to give up something such as a responsibility or claim He has relinquished his claim to the throne.
Sovereignty (n) - the power of a country to control its own government Talks are being held about who should have sovereignty over the island.
self-determination (n) - the ability or power to make decisions for yourself, especially the power of a nation to decide how it will be governed Self-determination is an important idea in international law
Integral (adj) - necessary and important as a part of a whole He's an integral part of the team and we can't do without him
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Despite being a tiny rock on the south coast of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is at the heart of constant arguments between the UK and Spain. Today, I want to discuss why Gibraltar is British and whether it could (or should) return to Spain in the future!
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Vocabulary
Iberian Peninsula (n) - the area of land that consists of Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Gibraltar, and part of France The Iberian Peninsula is situated in the southwest of Europe
Territory (n) – land that is considered as belonging to or connected with a particular country He was stranded in enemy territory
To cede (v) - to allow someone else to have or own something, especially unwillingly or because you are forced to do so Hong Kong was ceded to Britain after the Opium War
To relinquish (v) - to give up something such as a responsibility or claim He has relinquished his claim to the throne.
Sovereignty (n) - the power of a country to control its own government Talks are being held about who should have sovereignty over the island.
self-determination (n) - the ability or power to make decisions for yourself, especially the power of a nation to decide how it will be governed Self-determination is an important idea in international law
Integral (adj) - necessary and important as a part of a whole He's an integral part of the team and we can't do without him
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