British America
geographical name
1
or British North America
canada
2
all British possessions in and adjacent to North America and South America
—a mostly former designation
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“British America.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/British%20America. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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