British
ABritishperson or object comes from theUnited KingdomofGreat Britain(England,Scotland,Wales) andNorthern Ireland.[1]It is sometimes used by theIsle of Manor theChannel Islands(nearFrance). It can also be used for some overseas places likeGibraltar(nearSpain) or theFalkland Islands(nearSouth America).
The term "British" is often used to describe something unique to the UK, for exampleBritish people,'the British way of life' or 'the Britishweather'.
A British person can also be called a Briton. A unique symbol of the "British" is the Union Jack flag which is recognised globally as a symbol of the United Kingdom. The flag is made up of a combination of the flags of the countries that are part of the United Kingdom.[2]
TheBritish Islesare Great Britain,Ireland,and some smallerislands.The British Isles include the United Kingdom and theRepublic of Ireland.[3]
Although being British is a collective identity, the countries of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales have separate identities andflagswhich make themunique.
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[change|change source]References
[change|change source]- ↑"British dictionary definition | British defined".www.yourdictionary.com.Retrieved2020-01-19.
- ↑Yorktown, Mailing Address: P. O. Box 210; Us, VA 23690 Phone:856-1200 Contact."History of the British Flag - Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)".www.nps.gov.Retrieved2020-01-19.
{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑"On 'Great Britain' vs. 'United Kingdom' (and Other Names)".www.merriam-webster.com.Retrieved2020-01-19.
