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Britishism Definition & Meaning

britishism
noun
  1. an expression that is used in Great Britain (especially as contrasted with American English)
  2. a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens

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Frequently asked questions

What does britishism mean?
an expression that is used in Great Britain (especially as contrasted with American English) a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens
What part of speech is britishism?
Britishism is a noun.
How many definitions does britishism have?
Britishism has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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