BRITISH


Meaning of BRITISH in English

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noun

1

BAD : I would prefer to study in America or British.

GOOD : I would prefer to study in America or Britain.

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The name of the country is Britain (or Great Britain ).

British is an adjective: 'British industry', 'British Airways'.

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See THE 12 (↑ the )

II

adjective

1

BAD : I am learning English at British Council.

GOOD : I am learning English at the British Council.

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the British Council : 'Professor Sinclair's visit was organized by the British Council.'

2

BAD : I am a student in the British Council.

GOOD : I am a student at the British Council.

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See IN 5 (↑ in )

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