britain

/B R IH1 T AH0 N/

noun

1
(loosely) The United Kingdom, a kingdom and country in Northern Europe including the island of Great Britain as well as Northern Ireland on the northeastern portion of the island of Ireland.
2
Great Britain, a large island (sometimes also including some of the surrounding smaller islands) off the north-west coast of Western Europe, made up of England, Scotland, and Wales; especially (but not exclusively) during antiquity.
3
England, Scotland and Wales in combination.
4
(in the plural) The British Isles.
5
(in the plural) The British Empire.
6
(historical) The British state and its dominions and holdings; the British Empire.
7
(now rare, historical) An ancient Briton.
8
(obsolete) Brittany.

adjective

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