Britain
Three-nation Atlantic island
Britain is the island comprising England, Scotland, and Wales—the largest of the British Isles.
In casual use, Britain often substitutes for the United Kingdom, though technically the UK also includes Northern Ireland.
Britain voted to leave the European Union.
The adjective is British; the people are Britons or, informally, Brits.
Atlantic archipelago nation
- EnglandLargest British country
- ScotlandNorthern British nation
- WalesCeltic British principality
- Northern IrelandUK territory sharing island
UK · nation-state · democracy · parliament · government · sovereignty · Commonwealth · NATO
Sovereign's ornamental headpiece
- queenMost powerful chess piece
- kingMale crowned ruler
- royal familyReigning monarch's relatives
- sovereignSupreme in power
throne · reign · palace · coronation · prince · princess · duchess · dynasty
Domination through foreign settlement
- imperialismExtending dominion over others
- CommonwealthAssociation of sovereign states
- coloniesTerritories under foreign control
- dominionAuthority to rule
territories · Raj · East India Company · Victorian era · naval supremacy · expansion · subjugation · protectorate
Marked by precipitation
- drizzleVery light precipitation
- overcastSky fully veiled
- grey skiesCloud-covered heavens
- dampSlightly wet
showers · umbrella · fog · mist · mild · changeable · wellies · puddles
Land-water boundary
- maritimeOf the sea
- cliffsSteep natural rock walls
- shoresLand bordering water
- beachesSandy coastal areas
seaside · English Channel · North Sea · Atlantic · Dover · archipelago · insular · nautical
Informal British tea
- afternoon teaLight meal around four
- Earl GreyBergamot-flavored black tea
- high teaEarly evening British meal
- sconesSmall quick breads
crumpets · teapot · kettle · brew · builder's tea · tea break · elevenses · tea cosy
Record of past events
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- cultureCollective social practices
- landmarksDistinctive, recognizable locations
- castlesFortified royal residences
cathedrals · museums · National Trust · heritage sites · archaeology · conservation · medieval · Tudor
Direct vote on legislation
- leaveSanctioned time away
- remainStay in place
- European UnionContinental political-economic federation
- negotiationsFormal discussion seeking agreement
customs union · single market · transition · trade deal · sovereignty · immigration · Theresa May · Boris Johnson
United Kingdom
Atlantic archipelago nation
Northern Ireland · UK · nation-state · democracy · parliament · government · sovereignty · Commonwealth · NATO · G7
crown
Sovereign's ornamental headpiece
- queenMost powerful chess piece
- kingMale crowned ruler
- royal familyReigning monarch's relatives
sovereign · throne · reign · palace · coronation · prince · princess · duchess · dynasty · aristocracy
colonialism
Domination through foreign settlement
- imperialismExtending dominion over others
- CommonwealthAssociation of sovereign states
- coloniesTerritories under foreign control
dominion · territories · Raj · East India Company · Victorian era · naval supremacy · expansion · subjugation · protectorate · annexation
rainy
Marked by precipitation
- drizzleVery light precipitation
- overcastSky fully veiled
- grey skiesCloud-covered heavens
damp · showers · umbrella · fog · mist · mild · changeable · wellies · puddles · gloomy
coastline
Land-water boundary
beaches · seaside · English Channel · North Sea · Atlantic · Dover · archipelago · insular · nautical · peninsula
cuppa
Informal British tea
- afternoon teaLight meal around four
- Earl GreyBergamot-flavored black tea
- high teaEarly evening British meal
scones · crumpets · teapot · kettle · brew · builder's tea · tea break · elevenses · tea cosy · biscuits
history
Record of past events
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- cultureCollective social practices
- landmarksDistinctive, recognizable locations
castles · cathedrals · museums · National Trust · heritage sites · archaeology · conservation · medieval · Tudor · Victorian
referendum
Direct vote on legislation
- leaveSanctioned time away
- remainStay in place
- European UnionContinental political-economic federation
negotiations · customs union · single market · transition · trade deal · sovereignty · immigration · Theresa May · Boris Johnson · David Cameron
- EuropeAlbania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, France
- islandsisland, isle, isles, islet, islets
- Arthurian LegendKing Arthur, Merlin, Excalibur, Camelot, Lancelot
- G7 NationsCanada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan
- 1800s NationsFrance, Russia, Prussia, Austria, Spain
- WestWestern civilization, Western culture, Western Europe, Western powers, Western values
- Great BritainLargest island, northwest Europe
- Battle of Britain1940 aerial campaign over England
- Britain's Got TalentBritish televised variety competition
- Victorian Britain1837-1901 United Kingdom
- Rule BritanniaBritish patriotic naval anthem
- Roman BritainConquered ancient British Isles