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British

Verb / ˈbrɪtɪʃ / Another word for british — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to Great Britain or the United Kingdom, its people, or its language.

Synonyms & similar words

brits britishpeople british UK English Anglo-Saxon Britisher Briton Celtic Scottish Welsh Irish European Western Atlantic RP

Synonyms by register

Formal

English Anglican Britannic

Informal

Brit Pom Brits

Literary

Albionic Islandic

Antonyms

foreign alien non-british international overseas exotic

Common collocations

  • British accent
  • British Airways
  • British Empire
  • British culture
  • British food
  • British Museum
  • British people
  • British weather

Word family

noun Britain
adjective British

Usage note

Often used to refer to people or things from the United Kingdom. Can sometimes be used interchangeably with 'English', though 'British' is more encompassing of the entire UK.

Example sentences

  1. My teacher is from British Columbia.
  2. I want to visit British landmarks like Big Ben and Stonehenge.
  3. The British Royal Family has a lot of traditions.
  4. British food is different from American food.
  5. I learned British English in school.

Quotes

  • 'The British are coming!' - Paul Revere
  • 'I am not a British subject, but a citizen of the world.' - Socrates
  • 'The British Empire was built on cups of tea.' - Billy Connolly

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