british

Meanings

• noun

  A person native to or belonging to the British Islands, or to the British Commonwealth.

  - "The British have a rich history and culture."
  - "London is the largest city in Britain."
  - "The British monarchy is the oldest in the world."

• adjective

  Relating to or denoting the people, language, or culture of the United Kingdom or the British Commonwealth.

  - "British literature is known for its classics."
  - "He speaks perfect British English."
  - "The British Museum in London is a world-renowned institution."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with british
britches , brittles , hittites

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Variants

List of all variants of british that leads to same result
British , Britishism , Britishisms , Britishness , Britishnesses , British English , British thermal unit , British thermal units , British America , British North America , British Antarctic Territory , British Columbia , British Columbian , British East Africa , British Empire , British India , British Indian Ocean Territory

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Etymology

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From Old French 'Bretun' meaning 'Briton', derived from the Latin 'Britannicus'.

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Trivia

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1. The British pound is the oldest currency in the world still in use.

2. The British Isles consist of Great Britain and Ireland.

3. The British Royal Family is one of the wealthiest in the world.

4. The British Isles have a temperate maritime climate, making for mild winters and cool summers.

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Related Concepts

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1. British Empire: A former global empire in which the British Crown held direct territorial control and the power to govern dependencies.

2. British Commonwealth: An intergovernmental organization of 54 member states, almost all of which are former territories of the British Empire.

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Culture

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The British people and culture have had a profound impact on the world, from literature and art to music and politics. They have produced some of the greatest writers in history, such as Shakespeare and Dickens, and have made significant contributions to the arts, including the development of the modern novel and the invention of cinema.

How to Memorize "british"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the Union Jack flag, which represents the British people and their history.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'British' with images of London, the British monarchy, and classic literature.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of 'British' as standing for 'Britons' or 'Britannia'.

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