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Definition of britain

britain

/ˈbrɪt.ən/
brit · ain
Adjective:British
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britain Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An island country in northwestern Europe off the coast of the continental mainland, officially known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

2

The island of Great Britain in the North Atlantic Ocean off the northwestern coast of continental Europe, comprising the nations of England, Scotland, and Wales.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Strictly speaking, Great Britain refers to the island comprising England, Scotland, and Wales, whereas the United Kingdom also includes Northern Ireland; however, 'Britain' is widely used as a shorthand for the entire sovereign country.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Britain. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/britain
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