adj
British
BRIH-tihsh
adj
1
Relating to Britain, its people, or its culture.
"She has a strong British accent."
"The British Museum holds artifacts from around the world."
noun
1
The people of Britain, collectively.
"The British are known for their love of tea."
How to Use British
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything belonging to or connected with Britain — its people, culture, or institutions.
Common pairings
British accent
British culture
the British public
Word Forms
more British comparative, most British superlative
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Etymology
From Old English Brettisc, related to the older Celtic name for the island's early inhabitants.