English Dictionary

Britain

/ˈbɹɪt.ən/

name

(loosely) The United Kingdom. / The island of Great Britain, consisting of England, Scotland and Wales, especially during antiquity. / (historical) Brittany. / (in the plural) The British Isles.

Britain is known for its rich history and cultural heritage.

意味（1）

(loosely) The United Kingdom.

意味（2）

The island of Great Britain, consisting of England, Scotland and Wales, especially during antiquity.

意味（3）

(historical) Brittany.

意味（4）

(in the plural) The British Isles.

意味（5）

(historical) The British state and its dominions and holdings; the British Empire.

意味（6）

(in the plural) The British Empire.

The name of 'Britain' […] ought to answer every purpose, or if that be thought too condensed, it may be pluralized into ‘The Britains’.