Britisher Meaning in English

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US

ˈbrɪɾɪʃər

BRIH-ter-sher

UK

ˈbrɪtɪʃə

BRIT-i-shuh

Definition

A "Britisher" is a person from Britain, meaning someone who is British. This word is mostly used in South Asia and is now uncommon in the UK.

Usage & Nuances

"Britisher" is now dated or regional, mostly found in South Asian English. In the UK and other English-speaking countries, 'Briton' or 'British person' is preferred. Not used as slang or informally.

• Spanish: británico (persona)
• Portuguese (BR): britânico
• Portuguese (PT): britânico
• Chinese (Simplified): 英国人
• Chinese (Traditional): 英國人
• Hindi: ब्रिटिश नागरिक
• Arabic: بريطاني
• Bengali: ব্রিটিশার
• Russian: бритишер - британец
• Japanese: ブリティシャー
• Vietnamese: người Anh (Britisher)
• Korean: 브리티셔
• Turkish: Britisher - Britanyalı (eski kullanım)
• Urdu: برٹشر
• Indonesian: Britisher - orang Inggris (Britisher)

Example Sentences

A Britisher visited our school last year.

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She is married to a Britisher.

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The Britisher spoke about his country.

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When I say 'Britisher', my British friends laugh because they never use the word.

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Many old stories in India mention Britishers during colonial times.

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Do you know any Britishers living in your city?

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