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British Definition & Meaning

british
adjective
  1. of or relating to or characteristic of Great Britain or its people or culture; "his wife is British"
noun
  1. the people of Great Britain

"British" in song lyrics

See how british is used in real songs:

  • "Since Polo Rugbies with Knights that's British"
    Fes Taylor — Wolf Pack Anthem
  • "Criminals who fled the British"
    Insight — Lots of Facts About Control
  • "Your teeth so clean coulda swore you were British"
    The Lonely Island f/ Norah Jones — Dreamgirl

Usage tips for "british"

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Frequently asked questions

What does british mean?
of or relating to or characteristic of Great Britain or its people or culture; "his wife is British" the people of Great Britain
What part of speech is british?
British is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does british have?
British has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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