noun
an Anglo-Saxon kingdom in northern England until 876
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑geographical area, ↑geographic area, ↑geographical region, ↑geographic region
• Part Holonyms: ↑England
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Northumbria [Northumbria]
an area of northern Britain ruled by kings from the 7th to the 9th centuries AD. It was famous at that time for its monasteries. The name Northumbria is still sometimes used to mean north-east England and south-east Scotland, especially in books, etc. written for tourists.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.