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Word: Britannia
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
the Latin name for Britain
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
brɪˈtanjə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the personification of Britain, usually depicted as a helmeted woman with shield and trident. The figure appeared on Roman coins and was revived with the name Britannia on the coinage of Charles II.
Short Definition:personification of Britain, usually depicted as helmeted woman
