adjective

british

British

He has a British accent.

He has a British accent.

The British Museum is famous.

The British Museum is famous.

((noun)) relating to Great Britain or its people. He likes British tea.

Synonyms: English, Scottish, Welsh (note: these are more specific)

From Old English 'Brettisc', related to the 'Britons', the ancient Celtic inhabitants of Britain.

Think of the Union Jack flag, which represents Great Britain.

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