British: Meaning and Definition of
Brit•ish
Pronunciation: (brit'ish), [key] — adj.
- of or pertaining to Great Britain or its inhabitants.
- used esp. by natives or inhabitants of Great Britain: In this dictionary, “Brit.” is an abbreviation for “British usage.”
—n. - the people native to or inhabiting Great Britain.
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- the Celtic language of the ancient Britons.
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