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Britisher

An Englishman; a subject or inhabitant of Great Britain, esp. one in the British military or naval service.

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Broader term 1

European 76% connected

Of or pertaining to Europe, or to its inhabitants.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Patrial 76% connected

Derived from the name of a country, and designating an inhabitant of the country; gentile; -- said of a noun.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Brit 92% connected

Alt. of Britt

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Briton 92% connected

British.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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