Briticism

noun

Brit·​i·​cism ˈbri-tə-ˌsi-zəm How to pronounce Briticism (audio)
: a characteristic feature of British English

Examples of Briticism in a Sentence

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Double Dutch is a Briticism that denotes a meaningless jumble of sounds. Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2023

Word History

Etymology

British + -icism (as in Gallicism)

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Briticism was in 1868

Dictionary Entries Near Briticism

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“Briticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Briticism. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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