An island lying off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, comprising the main territory of the United Kingdom.
a kingdom divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
Synonyms for the word britain
Britain
britannia
great britain
u.k.
UK
United Kingdom
united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland