Pax Britannica
[ bri-tan-i-kuh ]
/ brɪˈtæn ɪ kə /
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noun
a peace imposed by Great Britain upon hostile nations, especially in the 19th century.
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Origin of Pax Britannica
1895–1900; <Latin: British peace
Words nearby Pax Britannica
pawn ticket, pawpaw, pawternity leave, Pawtucket, pax, Pax Britannica, Paxil, Paxman, Paxos, Pax Romana, Paxton
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