Britain

Other forms: Britains

Definitions of Britain
  1. noun
    a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England, Scotland and Wales; 'Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
    synonyms: Great Britain
  2. noun
    an island comprising England and Scotland and Wales
    synonyms: GB, Great Britain
    see moresee less
    examples:
    Albion
    archaic name for England or Great Britain; used poetically
    example of:
    island
    a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘Britain'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of gold-punch.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family