An informal, shortened term for a British person.
A modern abbreviation/nickname for 'British' that emerged in 20th-century informal English, particularly in conversation and colloquial speech. Common in American English and international informal contexts.
The term 'Brit' became globally famous partly through pop culture—from the BRIT Awards music ceremony to characters in films—and it's interesting how shortening words makes them feel more casual and inclusive rather than formal and distant.
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