From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Geography, Nationality & raceBritishBrit‧ish1 /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/ adjectiveSGSANrelating to Britain or its peoplethe British governmenta British-born scientist —Britishness noun [uncountable]BritishBritish2 noun →the BritishOriginBritishOld EnglishBrettisc"of ancient Britain", from Bret"British person", from a Celtic language