the British

noun

: the people of Great Britain and especially England
talked about the British

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Disco, Occasionally, the British superstar’s fourth studio album that’s been teased via a creeping, ongoing rollout with cryptic posters, a WhatsApp chat, listening sessions in indie record shops and a series of city residencies in place of a sprawling global tour. Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Meanwhile, the restaurant's breakfast contains the most delicious marmalade outside the British Isles. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Hadid decided to weigh in on Tuesday when an Instagram meme likened the Beckham family drama to Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's infamous rift with the British royal family. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026 Paramount+ has revealed trailer and February 20 premiere date, with the British comedy set to air weekly from there until March 27. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the British

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“The British.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20British. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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