Briticism

Phonetic Respelling: [ brit-uh-siz-uhm ]

Definition:

n. an expression that is limited to English as spoken by Englishmen especially as contrasted with American English

Sentence:

Calling an elevator a lift is an example of a Briticism.

More example sentences:

Calling an elevator a lift is an example of a Briticism.

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Synonyms:

Anglicism;Britishism;Englishman'sexpression

Antonyms:

Americanism

How many syllables in Briticism?

3 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide Briticism into syllables:

Brit-i-cism

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