british

adjective
UK: /ˈbrɪt.ɪʃ/
US: /ˈbrɪt.ɪʃ/

  1. Belonging to or relating to Great Britain or its people.

    1. He has a British accent I can easily recognize in the crowd. [ ] [ ]
    2. The British government announced new economic policies to combat inflation. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to the UK, its people, or its culture.

    1. She is a British citizen who lives and works abroad now. [ ] [ ]
    2. British history is taught in schools to give the younger generation background. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

uk english
british noun

  1. People from Great Britain.

    1. The British love tea and crumpets, according to many stereotypes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The British are known for their polite and reserved demeanor in any public situation. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "british" in English means: Belonging to or relating to Great Britain or its people., Relating to the UK, its people, or its culture..

The phonetic transcription of "british" is /ˈbrɪt.ɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈbrɪt.ɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "british": uk, english.

Example usage of "british": "He has a British accent I can easily recognize in the crowd.". More examples on the page.