British
pronunciation
How to pronounce British in British English:
UK [ˈbrɪtɪʃ]
How to pronounce British in American English:
US [ˈbrɪtɪʃ]
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- Noun:
- the people of Great Britain
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or characteristic of Great Britain or its people or culture
Word Origin
- British (adj.)
- Old English Bryttisc "of or relating to (ancient) Britons," from Bryttas "natives of ancient Britain" (see Briton). First modern record of British Isles is from 1620s.
Example
- 1. Meet the british bill gates .
- 2. British universities are public bodies .
- 3. British banks are one example .
- 4. Is there a british flag ?
- 5. British voters are hard work .