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Briticism

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹɪt.ɪ.sɪz(ə̯)m̩/

The English word “Briticism” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A word or figure of speech used in Britain exclusively or primarily.

Etymology

From Brit- (in British) + -icism (in Scotticism, Anglicism, etc.). Compare earlier Britishism.

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