Brit|ish|ism

Brit|ish|ism
Brit|ish|ism «BRIHT ih shihz uhm», noun.
1. the characteristic qualities of the British.
2. a British peculiarity, form of expression, or the like; Briticism.
Usage See Briticism for usage note.

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