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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A word, phrase, idiom, or expression peculiar to the English language as spoken in Britain. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens wordnet
3. 3
   The practice of British religion or culture. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   an expression that is used in Great Britain (especially as contrasted with American English) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

anglicismbriticismanglicism

Etymology

From British + -ism.

Related phrases

great britain

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