So, I'm as incorrect and google AI is incorrect.
Of course you're the only one here that is largely correct.
Sure!
AI Overview
In the North of England, the main evening meal is commonly called
tea. While many in the South refer to this meal as "dinner," Northerners typically refer to their midday meal as "dinner" and their evening meal (eaten around 5-6 pm) as "tea".
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Regional Usage: The term "tea" for the evening meal is strongly associated with the North, lower-middle, or working classes.
Meal Structure: In this context, "tea" is a substantial, hot, cooked meal.