Britannia

American  

[bri-tan-ee-uh, -tan-yuh] / brɪˈtæn i ə, -ˈtæn jə /

noun

1. the ancient Roman name of the island of Great Britain, especially the S part where the early Roman provinces were.

2. the British Empire.

3. Chiefly Literary.

   1. Great Britain.

   2. the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

4. 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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Britannia British  

/ brɪˈtænɪə /

noun

1. a female warrior carrying a trident and wearing a helmet, personifying Great Britain or the British Empire

2. (in the ancient Roman Empire) the S part of Great Britain

3. short for Britannia coin

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Example Sentences

Ineos said it is "taking legal steps" to ensure the boat - named Britannia - will be returned.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Niven is understood to have been a director at Britannia Maritime Security - a Glasgow-based firm providing security to the shipping industry.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Within a few years the academy switched to a lighter tin-based alloy known as Britannia metal, plated in layers of copper, nickel silver and gold.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

“The shakeup of the geopolitical order and renewed attacks on the Federal Reserve are spurring a flight to safety,” said Neil Welsh, head of metals at Britannia Global Markets, in a note published Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

We also sing, Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the waves; Britons never, never, never shall be slaves!

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood