British
British (Brĭt'ĭsh)
British (pronounced: /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/) is an adjective referring to something of, from, or related to Great Britain, or the United Kingdom, or to its people or language. The term is also used to denote the group of dialects of the English language spoken in the British Isles, known as British English.
Etymology
The term "British" is derived from the name of one of the ancient Celtic tribes, the Britons, who inhabited Great Britain. The Latin name for the island, Britannia, is also the source of the adjective.
Related Terms
- United Kingdom: A country in northwestern Europe, off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. The United Kingdom includes the island of Great Britain, the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands.
- Great Britain: The largest island of the British Isles, it includes the countries of England, Scotland, and Wales.
- British English: The standard dialect of English language as spoken and written in the United Kingdom.
- Briton: A native or inhabitant of Great Britain, or a person of British descent.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on British
- Wikipedia's article - British
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