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British: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use British in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “nationality”

(adjective) relating to or characteristic of Great Britain or its people. If something is British, it comes from the country of England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.

Example

She wore a British flag pin on her jacket.

Example

The restaurant did not offer any British dishes on the menu.

Example

Is the movie set in a British city?

Context: “language”

(noun) the people of Great Britain or the language they speak. When you talk about British, you could be talking about the people who live in the United Kingdom or the way they communicate.

Example

The British are known for their love of tea.

Example

He struggled to understand the thick British accent.

Example

Can you speak British fluently?

How to pronounce British

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