Britain Definition & Meaning

britain
noun
  1. a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

"Britain" in song lyrics

See how britain is used in real songs:

  • "Big up to Britain"
    Akinyele f/ Brittany Vincent, Larry — Sky's the Limit
  • "Like Pakistan and India liberated by Britain,"
    Army of the Pharaohs — All Shall Perish
  • "Paris, France, New York even Great Britain"
    Big Tuck — Stuntin'

Usage tips for "britain"

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