Word
brit
US/ˈbɹɪt/
UK/bɹˈɪt/
Definitions
01a British person
n. an informal word for a person from Great Britain or the United Kingdom.
n. an informal demonym for a British person or citizen of the United Kingdom.
“There were several Brits staying at the same hotel in Spain.”
“The survey indicated that many Brits living abroad still prefer to consume news from domestic media outlets.”
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02music award
n. a short name for a Brit Award, which is a famous prize for musicians in the UK.
n. a common clipping for a Brit Award, an annual trophy presented by the British Phonographic Industry for excellence in music.
“The band was thrilled to win their first Brit for Best Group.”
“Winning a Brit can significantly boost a domestic artist's profile in the international music market.”
British English · Informal
03British
adj. a short way to write 'British'.
adj. an abbreviation for 'British', typically used in headlines, lists, or informal notes.
“The menu featured classic Brit food like fish and chips.”
“The tabloid headline used 'Brit' to save space while referring to the national football team's recent performance.”
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04Jewish covenant
n. a religious word for a holy agreement or a ceremony in the Jewish faith.
n. a transliteration of the Hebrew word for 'covenant', specifically referring to the Brit Milah (circumcision ceremony).
“The family gathered together to celebrate the baby's brit.”
“The rabbi explained the historical significance of the brit as a symbol of the enduring covenant.”
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Etymology
1901, either a shortening of Britisher or Briton, or a back-formation from British.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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