British vs. English

Main Difference

The British and English are one of the most wrongly used English terms. Though an English most definitely can be a British and a British most definitely can be an English but there is a huge difference. The difference is that English are citizens of England which is a state of Britain whose residents are called British.

British vs. English — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between British and English

British vs. English

England (land of the ingles) is a country. Britain, as you've pointed out, consists of the countries England Scotland Wales. The United Kingdom includes Northern Ireland with this.

British vs. English

English is also a language while British strictly refers to belonging to Britain.

British vs. English

The England has its own flag but the England is not a country in united nations. thus internationally English is not a nation but British are.

British vs. English

Population of British people is about 64 million but of English people is 53 million people.

British vs. English

Area of England is 130,395 km2. and the area of Britain is 229,848km2.

British vs. English

English have an English accent but British have Scottish, Walsh or an English accent.

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Britishnoun

the people of Great Britain

Englishnoun

(US) Spinning or rotary motion given to a ball around the vertical axis, as in billiards or bowling.

You can't hit it directly, but maybe if you give it some english.

Britishadjective

of or relating to or characteristic of Great Britain or its people or culture;

his wife is British

Englishnoun

(figurative) An unusual or unexpected interpretation of a text or idea, a spin, a nuance.

Englishnoun

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the Commonwealth countries

Englishnoun

the people of England

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Englishnoun

the discipline that studies the English language and literature

Englishnoun

(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist

Englishadjective

of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture;

English historythe English landed aristocracyEnglish literature

What is British?

The British are the residents of the isle of Britain. it includes Wales, Scotland and England states. the resident of any three states is a British citizen. the Britain was formed after the death of queen Elizabeth 1 of England. the Scottish king was the next in line of throne and thus a joint monarchy was established.

What is English?

English people are residents of England. England is a state of united kingdom’s which includes Ireland and Britain.