Definition of the word Britannia

Pronunciation of vocabulary Britannia

Britannianoun

Britannia

/brɪˈtæniə//brɪˈtæniə/

Origin of the word Britannia

Word Originthe Latin name for Britain.

Example of vocabulary Britannianamespace

meaning

a figure of a woman used as a symbol of Britain. She is usually shown sitting down wearing a helmet and holding a shield and a trident (= a long weapon with three points).

meaning

the last British royal yacht. Its permanent home is now in the port of Leith, in Edinburgh, where it has been turned into a tourist attraction.


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