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briticism

/ˈbrɪt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˈbrɪt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/C1formalbritish
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее слово, фразу или выражение, характерное или используемое преимущественно в Великобритании, особенно в отличие от американского английского.

A noun referring to a word, phrase, or expression that is characteristic of or used primarily in Great Britain, especially when contrasted with American English.

proper noun

  1. British expressionC1formalbritish

    A word, phrase, or idiom that is characteristic of British English, especially as contrasted with American English.

    ruБритицизм

    • 'Lift' is a Briticism for what Americans call an 'elevator'.
    • Using 'flat' instead of 'apartment' is a common Briticism.
    • 'Autumn' is a Briticism, while 'fall' is used in American English.

    Synonymsanglicismbritishism

Forms
  • briticisms plural form
  • briticisms' possessive plural form
  • briticism's possessive singular form