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Definition of British spelling - Reverso English Dictionary
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languageTECH. UK English orthography used in the UK and CommonwealthTECH. UK
- British spelling includes words like 'colour' and 'centre'.
- British spelling is taught in many international schools.
- The novel was published using British spelling.
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Expressions with British
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.
Expressions with spelling
competition to spell words correctly
She won the spelling contest at her school.
error in the way a word is written
She made a spelling mistake in her essay.
word to memorize for a spelling test
She studied each spelling word for the quiz.
competition where people spell words aloud for a prize
She won the spelling bee at her school.
English orthography used in Australia
Australian spelling includes words like 'colour' and 'organise'.
orthography used in Canada with unique spelling rules
Canadian spelling includes words like 'centre' and 'colour'.
English spelling used in the UK and Commonwealth
Commonwealth English spelling includes words like 'colour' and 'theatre'.
way of writing English in Ireland
Irish English spelling includes words like 'colour' and 'theatre'.
orthography used in New Zealand English
New Zealand spelling includes words like 'colour' and 'centre'.
orthography used in the United States
US English spelling differs from British English spelling.
software that checks and corrects spelling in texts
She used a spelling checker to proofread her essay..
set of code words for letters in communication
The pilot used the spelling alphabet to confirm the flight code.
pronunciation based on the spelling rather than common usage
He used a spelling pronunciation for 'hyperbole' saying it as 'hyper-bowl'..
official change to spelling rules for clarity or learning
The country adopted a spelling reform last year.
orthography used in the United States
American English spelling differs from British English spelling.
English orthography used in the United States
The document was written in American spelling.
English orthography used in Australia
Australian English spelling includes words like 'colour' and 'theatre'.
orthography used in the UK and Commonwealth
British English spelling includes words like 'colour' and 'theatre'.
orthographic conventions used in Canada
Canadian English spelling includes words like 'centre' and 'colour'.
the way words are written in Irish
Irish spelling can be tricky for beginners.
orthography used in New Zealand with unique spellings
New Zealand English spelling includes words like 'colour' and 'organise'.
orthography used in the United States
The word 'color' is an example of US spelling.
orthography used in the UK and Commonwealth countries
Commonwealth spelling includes words like 'colour' and 'favour'.
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- French:orthographe britannique, ...
- German:britische Rechtschreibung, ...
- Italian:ortografia britannica, ...
- Spanish:ortografía británica, ...
- Portuguese:ortografia britânica, ...
- Chinese:英式拼写, ...
- Japanese:イギリス英語のスペリング, ...
- Arabic:التهجئة البريطانية, ...
- Hebrew:אִיוּת בְּרִיטִי, ...
- Russian:британское правописание, ...
- Ukrainian:британська орфографія, ...
- Hindi:ब्रिटिश वर्तनी, ...
- Bengali:ব্রিটিশ বানান, ...
- Catalan:ortografia britànica, ...
- Czech:britský pravopis, ...
- Danish:Britisk stavemåde, ...
- Dutch:Britse spelling, ...
- Greek:βρετανική ορθογραφία, ...
- Hungarian:brit helyesírás, ...
- Khmer:អក្ខរាវិរុទ្ធអង់គ្លេសបែបចក្រភពអង់គ្លេស, ...
- Korean:영국식 철자법, ...
- Persian:املای بریتانیایی, ...
- Polish:brytyjska pisownia, ...
- Portuguese (BR):grafia britânica, ...
- Romanian:ortografie britanică, ...
- Swedish:brittisk stavning, ...
- Thai:การสะกดคำแบบอังกฤษ, ...
- Turkish:İngiliz yazımı, ...
- Vietnamese:chính tả tiếng Anh của Anh, ...
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