Bri ‧ tan ‧ nia /brəˈtænjə, brɪˈtænjə/ BrE AmE
a female figure representing Britain, formerly shown on some coins. Britannia is usually shown sitting down, wearing a ↑ helmet , and holding a ↑ trident (=an ancient weapon with three points, which looks like a large fork) . Next to her feet she has a ↑ shield with the design of the British flag on it. There is a popular national song called Rule Britannia . ⇨ ↑ Royal Yacht