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Definition of British - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
nationalitypeople from the United Kingdom
- The British are known for their tea culture.
2.
ancient inhabitantsRare ancient people of southern BritainRare
- The British fought against the Romans.
Adjective
1.
peoplefrom or related to the United Kingdom
- The British people love tea.
2.
languageUK related to the English language in BritainUK
- He speaks with a British accent.
3.
historyRare historical connection to the ancient BritonsRare
- The British tribes had unique customs.
Expressions with British
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expression wishing someone good luck in a British way
He starts his new job tomorrow, so it's the best of British!
showing the British way of downplaying things
Her comment was a typical British understatement of the situation.
UK overseas territory made up of 55 islands in the Indian Ocean
The British Indian Ocean Territory is home to many seabirds.
dark green color linked to British racing cars
The car was painted in British racing green.
opposed to British people or culture
The protest had a strong anti-British sentiment.
the public service broadcaster in the UK
The British Broadcasting Corporation is funded by the TV license fee.
period when Britain ruled India from 1858 to 1947
Many important events happened during the British Raj.
visual language using hands and expressions for communication
She learned British Sign Language to communicate with her friend.
person from the British Virgin Islands
She is a proud British Virgin Islander.
produced or created in Britain
This is a British-made car.
relating to both France and Britain together
The Franco-British alliance was very important in history.
supportive of British interests or policies
The pro-British sentiment in the region has grown significantly..
province in western Canada with Victoria as its capital
British Columbia is known for its beautiful landscapes.
inhabitant of British Columbia, Canada
Many British Columbians enjoy outdoor activities.
UK's international organization for cultural relations
She attended an event organized by the British Council.
UK Overseas Territory in the Caribbean
The British Virgin Islands are popular for sailing.
flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom
British Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom.
legal authority of the British monarchy
The British Crown holds certain legal powers in the UK.
global empire led by the United Kingdom
At its height, the British Empire controlled vast territories.
English language used in the United Kingdom
She learned British English while studying in London.
archipelago in Northern Europe including Great Britain and Ireland
The British Isles have a rich cultural history.
UK national standards body
The British Standards Institution is the UK's national standards body.
time set one hour ahead of GMT in Britain
British Summer Time starts at the end of March.
born in Britain, not necessarily living there now
She is a British-born actor living in Canada.
Origin of British
Old English, bryttisc (of the Britons)
Terms with British included in their meaning
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cuisine
traditional British morning meal with cooked items
british english
staying in a hospital as a patient
British
days Monday to Friday for work
car part
trunk of a car in British English
British politics
connected with Britain's main centre-right political party
healthcare
doctor's office in British English
British sweet
hard sweet made by boiling sugar
home
british mudroom for outdoor clothing and equipment
British condiment
bottled sauce with malt vinegar, fruit, and spices
medicine
pharmacy shop in British English
pharmacy
pharmacist in British English
British
restaurant serving Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi curries
British
small cake baked in a paper cup
British
Bonfire Night in the UK
British
floor above ground level in British English
british food
shop selling fried fish and chips for take-away
british
scold or criticize someone directly
british dining
substantial late afternoon or early evening meal, usually with tea
British vacation
British site for group holiday stays
British English
summer period when people go on vacation
British
small cardboard container for juice
finance
symbol £ representing British currency
british elite
private fee-paying school in the UK
British usage
general term for dessert in British English
Examples of British in a sentence
Many British enjoy football as a national pastime. The British built impressive hill forts. Artifacts from the British were discovered in the excavation. British cuisine includes fish and chips. The British accent is quite distinct. The British spelling of 'colour' includes a 'u'.
She prefers British literature over American novels. The British artifacts were displayed in the museum. British warriors were known for their bravery.
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- French:Britanniques, britannique, ...
- German:Briten, britisch, ...
- Italian:britannici, britannico, ...
- Spanish:Británicos, británico, ...
- Portuguese:britânicos, britânico, ...
- Chinese:英国人, 英国的, ...
- Japanese:イギリス人, イギリスの, ...
- Arabic:بريطانيون, بِرِيطَانِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:בְּרִיטִים, בְּרִיטִי, ...
- Russian:британцы, британский, ...
- Ukrainian:Британці, британський, ...
- Hindi:ब्रिटिश, अंग्रेजी, ...
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