Phrase guide

black British

adj · noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or related to the social and cultural group of Black or other nonwhite Britons.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Alternative letter-case form of black British.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, not-comparable

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noun

Meaning 3

A social and cultural group in Britain comprising people of Black ethnic origin, sometimes including people of other nonwhite ethnicity.

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noun

Meaning 4

A variety of English language spoken by or associated with Black people in Britain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Synonyms: Black British English, British Black English

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noun

Meaning 5

Alternative letter-case form of black British, a social and cultural group consisting of Black Britons.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, countable, uncountable

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History

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