Britishism meaning

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Britishism (noun): an expression that is used in Great Britain (especially as contrasted with American English).

Britishism has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

Britishism as a noun

  1. an expression that is used in Great Britain (especially as contrasted with American English)

    Synonyms: Anglicism, Briticism

    Type of: formulation

  2. a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens

    Synonyms: Anglicism

    Type of: custom

Word lists: words starting with BR · words ending in SM · 10-letter words

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