the British

noun

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

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While the groom wore a Tom Ford tux, Gerardi opted for a gown by Talia Byre—the British designer’s first foray into bridalwear. Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025 Loughrey is a true fan of the British royal family and has camped out for events including royal baby births, important royal engagements and Christmas walkabouts at Sandringham. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025 Crafted by the British fashion designer, the sleeveless sky-blue silk crepe gown was designed with cascading ruffle details. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Dec. 2025 No one can truly blame the British royal family for stripping Andrew of his titles and ordering him to vacate Royal Lodge. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2025 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 Dec. 2025.

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