britain

Meanings

• noun

  The largest island of the British Isles, and the ninth-largest in the world. It is located off the northwestern coast of Europe.

  - "Britain is home to many famous landmarks such as the Tower of London and Stonehenge."
  - "The capital city of Britain is London."

• noun

  A country consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, situated off the northwest coast of Europe.

  - "Britain is a constitutional monarchy."
  - "The British currency is the pound."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with britain
haitian , rainian , maineian , painter

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Variants

List of all variants of britain that leads to same result
Britain , Britannia , Great Britain , New Britain , United Kingdom , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Etymology

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The name 'Britain' comes from the Latin word 'Britannia', which means 'land of the Britons'. The origin of the name 'Britons' is uncertain, but it is believed to derive from a pre-Celtic people who inhabited the area.

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Trivia

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1. Britain is the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'Britain' was in AD 45 by the Roman historian Tacitus.

3. Britain is home to more than 600 castles.

4. The British monarchy is the oldest continuous monarchy in the world, with a history dating back over 1,000 years.

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Related Concepts

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1. British Isles: An archipelago located off the northwest coast of Europe, consisting of six major islands: Great Britain, Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey, and the Hebrides.

2. United Kingdom: A country consisting of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, all of which are located in Europe and are united under a single monarch and government.

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Culture

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Britain has a rich cultural heritage, with influences from the Romans, the Anglo-Saxons, the Normans, and the Victorians. Britain is famous for its literature, art, music, and theatre. Some notable British authors include Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and Charles Dickens.

How to Memorize "britain"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a map of Europe and locate the island of Britain.
   - Visualize the Tower of London and the Houses of Parliament in London.
   - Think of the Union Jack flag and the red double-decker buses in London.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name 'Britain' with the image of a castle and a red phone box.
   - Link the word 'Britain' with the idea of fish and chips and a cup of tea.
   - Connect the name 'Britain' with the image of a red double-decker bus and the Beatles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - B-R-I-T-A-I-N: Britain Is A Beautiful Island Nation.
   - B-R-I-T-A-I-N: Brings Rain In The Autumn In November.
   - B-R-I-T-A-I-N: Big Red In The Atlantic Is Notable.

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