British
/ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The residents or inhabitants of Great Britain.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The citizens or inhabitants of the United Kingdom.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Of Britain.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Meaning · English
Of the United Kingdom.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “British” mean?
The residents or inhabitants of Great Britain.
Is “British” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.