the British

noun

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

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There’s also a new emphasis on how the British automaker tells its story, and an embrace of legacy. Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 13 July 2026 The villa’s new owner, Evergrowth Holdings, is incorporated in the British Virgin Islands tax haven and its director is listed as Yin Ching Hui. George Avalos, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 Gary Player wins the British Open by two strokes over Bob Charles and Jack Nicklaus. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026 Juliet Angus, Amanda Cronin, Karen Loderick-Peace, Juliet Mayhew, Panthea Parker and Nessie Welschinger are all returning, with a new cast photo of the British housewives above. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 July 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 16 Jul. 2026.

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