british

Brit-ish · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to Great Britain or the United Kingdom.

  2. 2.

    (plural) The people of Great Britain.

  3. 3.

    Characteristic of Britain or its people.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    British English — the form of English spoken in the United Kingdom
  • •
    British Isles — the archipelago including Great Britain and Ireland
  • •
    Best of British — wishing someone good luck (informal)

Related words

See also: English, Welsh, irish, scottish
Synonyms: Britannic, UK

Etymology

From Old English "Brettisc" meaning relating to the Britons, from Latin "Britto" or "Brito," the name given to the Celtic people of Britain.