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Briticism

noun

1. a word or phrase characteristic of British English or used chiefly by British people.

Example Sentences:

1. One commonly known briticism is using the word "chips" instead of "French fries."
2. The term "loo" is a briticism used to describe a toilet in British English.
3. It is interesting to learn and understand the various briticisms when visiting or living in the United Kingdom.

adjective

1. characteristic of or resembling British English.

Example Sentences:

1. His briticism accent made him stand out among the American crowd.
2. She adopted a briticism vocabulary after studying abroad in the UK.
3. The book offers a guide to understanding the briticism language features.

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