| American Revolution |
the war of 1775-83 in which the American colonies won their independence from Great Britain. |
| amphitheatre |
a spelling of "amphitheater" used in Canada and Britain. See "amphitheater" for more information. |
| analyse |
a spelling of "analyze" used in Canada and Britain. See "analyze" for more information. |
| arbour |
a spelling of "arbor" used in Canada and Britain. See "arbor" for more information. |
| armour |
a spelling of "armor" used in Canada and Britain. See "armor" for more information. |
| armoury |
a spelling of "armory" used in Canada and Britain. See "armory" for more information. |
| behaviour |
a spelling of "behavior" used in Canada and Britain. See "behavior" for more information. |
| Brit |
(informal) a person from Great Britain. |
| Britain |
the main island of the United Kingdom, located off the northwest coast of France and occupied by England, Scotland, and Wales; Great Britain. |
| British |
of or having to do with Great Britain or its people or language. [2/3 definitions] |
| centre |
a spelling of "center" used in Canada and Britain. See "center" for more information. |
| colonial |
When something is colonial, it has to do with a colony or colonies. A colony is a place that is ruled by a country that is far away. For example, America was a colony of Great Britain a few hundred years ago, and Mexico was a colony of Spain. |
| colour |
a spelling of "color" used in Canada and Britain. See "color" for more information. |
| defence |
a spelling of "defense" used in Canada and Britain. See "defense" for more information. |
| England |
the largest country on the island of Great Britain. |
| favour |
a spelling of "favor" used in Canada and Britain. See "favor." |
| favourable |
a spelling of "favorable" used in Canada and Britain. See "favorable." |
| favourite |
a spelling of "favorite" used in Canada and Britain. See "favorite." |
| fibre |
a spelling of "fiber" used in Canada and Britain. See "fiber." |
| fibreglass |
a spelling of "fiberglass" used in Canada and Britain. See "fiberglass." |
| flavour |
a spelling of "flavor" used in Canada and Britain. See "flavor." |