Britannia
the ancient Roman name of the island of Great Britain, especially the S part where the early Roman provinces were.
the British Empire.
Chiefly Literary.
Great Britain.
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
the figure of a seated woman with trident and helmet used as a symbolic representation of Great Britain and the British Empire.
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How to use Britannia in a sentence
Gjerde, along with two other members of Britannia went to Champagne to work on blends.
Luxury hotels are wooing guests with exclusive wines and spirits | Rachel King | September 5, 2020 | FortuneSo should the U.S. media burst into a collective refrain of Rule Britannia?
A Well-Spoken Invasion:The Brits Taking Over American Media | Lloyd Grove | May 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWe were herded into a chilly waiting room waiting for the Britannia to be refueled.
Los Angeles Times Sacha Baron Cohen Plays Hilarious Prank On BAFTA Britannia Awards Audience.
Miley Cyrus Smokes Joint On Stage, Amy Robach Reveals Cancer Diagnosis on 'GMA' | Culture Team | November 11, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Cool Britannia mood of 1997 had looked forward in eager and largely misplaced optimism to the New Labour future.
His last book, India and Britannia—An Abiding Affair, was published in 2003.
The Conway bridge was first completed, and the first train passed through the Britannia bridge in 1850.
The credit for the success of the Conway and Britannia bridges must be divided between the engineers.
She was eased in to the weather shore, and her topmast saved in a wonderful way, and eventually she followed 'Britannia' home.
Yachting Vol. 2 | Various.Spectators were treated to a magnificent light-weather match between the 'Valkyrie' and 'Britannia.'
Yachting Vol. 2 | Various.The last named went stealing along in the gentle breeze and finished the first round 33 seconds before 'Britannia.'
Yachting Vol. 2 | Various.
British Dictionary definitions for Britannia
/ (brɪˈtænɪə) /
a female warrior carrying a trident and wearing a helmet, personifying Great Britain or the British Empire
(in the ancient Roman Empire) the S part of Great Britain
short for Britannia coin
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