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British is the adjectival form of Britain. In terms of etymology, it is derived from Pretannic, a term once used as collective description for the inhabitants of both Great Britain and Ireland —- contentiously named the British Isles. The term can be seen in the following contexts:
- In a geographical context, it usually applies to someone or something from the island of Great Britain, or less frequently to someone or something from the United Kingdom or the British Isles.
- In a political context it applies to a person or object from, or the people or nation of:
- 1707 to 1801 – (United) Kingdom of Great Britain
- 1801 to 1922 – United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- 1922 to date – United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- The British Empire, especially British North America
- Additionally the prefix British was often applied to an area or territory governed by or a dependent territory of the United Kingdom, for example the British Virgin Islands, the British Indian Ocean Territory, or British Columbia.
- In the phrase the 'British Isles'
- In a military context it can refer to Armed Forces of the United Kingdom and historically to forces of the British Empire; native regiments of British East Africa or the British East India Company and other former colonies, or forces of the British Commonwealth, or any allied force under the command of the military of the United Kingdom.
- In an historical context it can refer to territory of the British Empire, or a dependent territory of the United Kingdom, or territory under occupation of British forces.
- As a term used by linguists for British English dialects collectively, or of the extinct Celtic language now called "British" or Brythonnic. ("British language" is never used when "English language" is meant.)
- In an ethnological context it refers to a person of British nationality and/or descent whether resident in the United Kingdom or abroad.
- Anthropologists sometimes apply it to the Brythonic people who once inhabited much of the island now known as Great Britain or the earlier Pretani, a term which arguably incorporated people throughout the British Isles.
- In a competition or sporting context it can refer to a competitor or a number of competitors representing the United Kingdom (or in the case of the Olympics Great Britain) in a sporting event, but who does not otherwise possess a strong affiliation with the United Kingdom.
- Lord British is a character from the Ultima series of computer games.
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I didn't know Charlie before doing the movie, but I was a huge fan of the British Queer as Folk.
azquotes (A to Z Quotes) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:40:01 -0000
I didn't know Charlie before doing the movie, but I was a huge fan of the British Queer as Folk.
@jimmycarr Pls RT- Who's missing from my list of British comedians on Twitter? http://j.mp/1eQmZm
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@jimmycarr Pls RT- Who's missing from my list of British comedians on Twitter? http://j.mp/1eQmZm
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New Blog Post : Fred's blog: steam trains, coach trips and British food: ELR ... http://bit.ly/p8pbB bsrss
@TiernanDouieb Pls RT- Who's missing from my list of British comedians on Twitter? http://j.mp/1eQmZm
barsteward (barsteward) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:39:00 -0000
@TiernanDouieb Pls RT- Who's missing from my list of British comedians on Twitter? http://j.mp/1eQmZm
TheGigRig was a finalist -top 5- at this yearâs British Engineering Excellence Awards... who knew!!
Dan_TheGigRig (Daniel Steinhardt) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:38:55 -0000
TheGigRig was a finalist -top 5- at this year’s British Engineering Excellence Awards... who knew!!
best facebook group ever XD http://tinyurl.com/yjahsjm "You know you're a British 90's kid if..." :P
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best facebook group ever XD http://tinyurl.com/yjahsjm "You know you're a British 90's kid if..." :P
4brits - Provides computer goods and services to British expats living in France. Offers new PCs, built in the UK, designed for France, backed up by a network of English-speaking service agents.
Meta Description: [ 4brits offers computer goods and services for UK citizens living in France - from bespoke PCs to help with French plugs and adapters. Helpline advice in English, choosing a French ISP ]
Andy and Ruth - Adventures in Vancouver and North America for two British expatriates. Offers several photo galleries that include skiing, hiking, baja, kayaking and other day trips.
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Auf Wiedersehen Net - A one-stop portal for all expats living in Germany.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Auf Wiedersehen Net!
AWN is the most popular expat site for Brits living in Germany. The site was established in 1997, and has grown to become a one-stop portal for all expat needs. ]
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Bellwood Prestbury - UK based independent advisors offering advice to expatriates of all nationalities for life insurance, mortgage protection and sickness cover.
Meta Description: [ International insurance services for business, personal & expatriate needs. Life, health & high risk international insurance quotes tailored to individual circumstances. Comprehensive international insurance packages for complete personal & family security. ]
Brit-World - For British expats around the world. UK news and discussion forum.
Meta Description: [ Britworld.com.. The place Expats make their home. ]
British American Society - Meet for social functions and general networking in San Diego, CA.
British Expat - Offers information and advice for relocation, money and banking, employment opportunities, health care, forum and the latest news for travel and lifestyles.
Meta Description: [ British Expat magazine homepage ]
British Expatriate Networks - Devoted to expats worldwide. Provides latest news, live chat room, message board, supplies, book store, links and online survey.
Meta Description: [ British Expatriate Network (Britnet). A home on the web for British expatriates. A discussion forum and directory for British expatriates worldwide. ]
British Expats - Immigration information for British expats around the world. Authoritative visa requirements and policies with up to date news and discussion forums.
Meta Description: [ Community for British expatriates around the world. Visa requirements, immigration and cultural information for those moving abroad. ]
British Florida - Information and news for Brits living in Florida.
Meta Description: [ BritishFlorida.com - Florida's Only Source For Everything British. ]
Brits In America - Dedicated to citizens living in or coming to the United States. Offers message board and forum, online shopping options and a monthly email newsletter.
Brits In The States - For Brits in the U.S. Offers links to British shops, pubs, travel, news, and sports.
Brits in the US - Useful links for expats living in the US.
Meta Description: [ This site lists links to many informational sites regarding Food, Immigration, Expats, Movers, News, TV, Radio, Magazines, Restaurants and more to help British citizens living outside of Great Britian, concentrating on those in the US. ]
Brits Online - Offers UK news, forums, shopping and business advertising for expats in America.
Meta Description: [ Brits Online is one resource web site full of British businesses in USA ]
Cool Britannia USA - For British expats in California. Provides club and pub reviews and events guide.
Meta Description: [ A meeting place for Southern California Ex-pats, providing information about pubs, clubs, shopping, events and californian life from the British point of view. Sign the guestbook and have a chat with other Brits. ]
Expat Investor - Offers information and advice for investments, money and banking, mortgages, tax solutions, property, health insurance and the latest news.
Expat Telegraph - Online newspaper/magazine dedicated to British citizens worldwide. Provides resources by region and includes finding mentors, latest news, money and banking, health care, property, education and a message board.
Meta Description: [ Expat online news for Brits abroad. The Telegraph online newspaper has an expatriate section specifically for British expats. Read the latest UK news. ]
Expats - Links and features providing a yellow pages for the British expat.
Meta Description: [ EXPATS.org.uk - Almost a British expats yellow pages - recruitment, travel, financial, health, shopping, news, features, international movers, etc. ]
Frank and Joan's news from Northern Cyprus - Emigrated from England to Northern Cyprus in 2002. Offers a journal on finding a retirement country, locating a builder, building a property, includes monthly photo galleries, narrative and monthly news reports.
Meta Description: [ North Cyprus adventures - frank and joan gillin emigrated to northern cyprus and created this website is for friends and family to see how they are getting on. ]
International Expat Brit Meetup - Arrange to meet other British expats in your area.
Meta Description: [ Meet other British Expatriates in your area. ]
Nick Dutton - Expat now in California shares his hobbies and British stories.
Meta Description: [ Personal Homepage of Nick Dutton ]
Paris Real Ale Brewery - English brewpubs in Paris, the centre of expat social life.
Meta Description: [ English Pub, Restaurant & Micro-Brewery in Paris, the centre of English ex-pat social life. ]
The Britboard - Discussion forum for expats living in Germany.
Meta Description: [ Germany's online English-speaking crowd. ]
The British Club - Organization in Singapore. Contains information on events, activities, and member resources.
The British in Florida - A comprehensive site for all British expat needs in Florida. Offers news, reviews, local information and offers British styled t-shirts.
Meta Description: [ British in Florida. A resource for the English, Irish, Scots and Welsh resident in Florida, USA. Lots of information, news, sports and online shopping! ]
The Scottish Banner - A monthly newspaper for ex-pat Scots. Has branch offices in Australia, Canada and the USA.
Meta Description: [ The Scottish Banner is the largest paper of it's kind outside of Scotland featuring news and events from around the world. ]
TheBrits - Devoted to serving the expatriate community in the United States since 1994. Offers the latest news, points of view, online surveys, features and articles, book and film reviews and a live chat room.
Meta Description: [ TheBrits.com is the On-Limey Community. Find British and Irish Businesses, Information, Calculators and Translators and all things ex-pat ]
Yahoo! Group: Around The World - An open discussion group for people who left Britain to live in another country. We chat about anything in general and our lives in particular.
Meta Description: [ British-Ex-Pats: British-Ex-Pats living around the World ]
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