British English
nounUK /ˈbrɪt.ɪʃ ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
US /ˈbrɪt.ɪʃ ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
The kind of English that people speak in the United Kingdom.
In British English, people say 'colour' instead of 'color'.
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2. The English language as taught and used in British schools and media.
She learned British English from watching BBC shows.
3. A style of writing or speaking that follows British grammar and spelling rules.
The report was written in British English, using 'organise' and 'centre'.
4. The group of English dialects spoken across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
British English includes Scottish and Welsh accents.