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BRITISH Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word british. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word british. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BRITISH

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anglo-saxon
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of or relating to the Anglo-Saxons or their language

noun

• a native or inhabitant of England prior to the Norman Conquest

• a person of Anglo-Saxon (especially British) descent whose native tongue is English and whose culture is strongly influenced by English culture as in WASP for `White Anglo-Saxon Protestant'

• English prior to about 1100

celtic
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• relating to or characteristic of the Celts

noun

• a branch of the Indo-European languages that (judging from inscriptions and place names) was spread widely over Europe in the pre-Christian era

english
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people

• of or relating to the English language

noun

• an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

• the people of England

• the discipline that studies the English language and literature

• (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist

insular
adjectiveadj
adjective

• relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island

adjective satellite

• suggestive of the isolated life of an island

• narrowly restricted in outlook or scope

uk
nounn
noun

• a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

brits
nounn
noun

• the people of Great Britain

british people
nounn
noun

• the people of Great Britain

Best Hypernyms For BRITISH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for british, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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country land nation

Alternatives for ANGLO-SAXON

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