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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGrande-Bretagne
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɡʁɑ̃d bʁətaɲ
"La Grande-Bretagne est connue pour son histoire riche."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The island of Great Britain, which includes England, Scotland, and Wales.
"Britain is known for its rich history and cultural diversity." - 2
The United Kingdom, especially in a political context.
"Britain has played a significant role in global politics for centuries."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Britain' originates from the Latin 'Britannia', which referred to the island of Great Britain. The name is derived from the Celtic word 'Priteni', used by the ancient inhabitants of the region. Over time, the term evolved through various languages and historical contexts, solidifying its association with the British Isles.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Britain" is said worldwide
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Grande-Bretagne
Transliteration: ɡʁɑ̃d bʁətaɲ
"La Grande-Bretagne est connue pour son histoire riche."
Großbritannien
Transliteration: ɡʁoːs bʁɪtaˈniːn
"Großbritannien hat eine vielfältige Kultur."
Gran Bretagna
Transliteration: ɡran breˈtaɲɲa
"La Gran Bretagna è famosa per i suoi monumenti storici."
Gran Bretaña
Transliteration: ɡɾan bɾeˈtaɲa
"Gran Bretaña tiene una rica herencia cultural."
Grã-Bretanha
Transliteration: ɡɾɐ̃ bɾeˈtɐɲɐ
"A Grã-Bretanha é conhecida por sua história."
ब्रिटेन
Transliteration: Briṭen
"ब्रिटेन का इतिहास बहुत समृद्ध है।"
英国
Transliteration: Yīngguó
"英国以其丰富的历史而闻名。"
영국
Transliteration: Yeongguk
"영국은 역사적으로 중요한 나라입니다."
イギリス
Transliteration: Igirisu
"イギリスは多様な文化を持っています。"
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