Definition
Definition of Britain - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
countryUK the United Kingdom as a wholeUK
- Britain voted to leave the EU.
2.
geographyUK the island including England, Scotland, and WalesUK
- Britain is known for its rich history.
Expressions with Britain
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island in Papua New Guinea, largest in Bismarck Archipelago
New Britain is known for its active volcanoes.
the island including England, Scotland, and Wales
Great Britain is the largest island in Europe.
1940 military conflict between the UK and Nazi Germany
The Battle of Britain was a crucial victory for the UK during World War II..
Origin of Britain
Latin, Britannia (land of the Britons)
Terms with Britain included in their meaning
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world map
West African country, once ruled by Britain, now independent republic
map region
Atlantic sea between Great Britain and Europe, noted for oil reserves
British politics
connected with Britain's main centre-right political party
nobility
male member of the nobility in Britain
automobile
luxury car brand from Britain
trip kit
small pouch for carrying grooming items away from home, especially in Britain
utilities
charges for water use in Britain
acr: Great Britain
island country in Europe made up of England, Scotland, and Wales
britain
school not funded by government
table condiment
sweet vinegary chutney popular in Britain
british education
subject in Britain including sociology, politics, and economics
geography
twin-island Caribbean republic, formerly ruled by Britain
british committee
committee evaluating adoption suitability in Britain
British Isles
the archipelago of Great Britain and Ireland
taxation
flat-rate tax paid by adults in Britain
fashion
young woman in 1950s Britain adopting Edwardian style
dog
small rough-coated dog breed from Britain
britain
lay magistrate handling minor legal matters
Britain
state insurance with contributions from employees and employers
britain
parliament member with a government or opposition role
Anglo-Saxon Britain
group of seven states in Anglo-Saxon Britain
britain
list showing monthly price changes of essential goods
britain
formal signing of a bill by the sovereign
music industry
album or single with high sales in Britain
Examples of Britain in a sentence
The weather in Britain is often rainy and cold. Britain offers diverse landscapes and cultures. Tourists flock to Britain for its historical landmarks.
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- French:Grande-Bretagne, ...
- German:Großbritannien, Britannien, ...
- Italian:Gran Bretagna, ...
- Spanish:Gran Bretaña, ...
- Portuguese:Grã-Bretanha, ...
- Chinese:英国, 不列颠, ...
- Japanese:イギリス, ...
- Arabic:بِرِيطَانْيَا, ...
- Hebrew:בְּרִיטַנְיָה, בְּרִיטַנְיָה, ...
- Russian:Британия, ...
- Ukrainian:Британія, ...
- Hindi:ब्रिटेन, ...
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