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noun
Initialism of British National (Overseas), a legal status granted by the British government to certain residents of Hong Kong.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
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noun
A British passport held by someone with British National (Overseas) status.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
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