Britannia
noun/brɪˈtæniə/
/brɪˈtæniə/
[singular]- a figure of a woman used as a symbol of Britain. She is usually shown sitting down wearing a helmet and holding a shield and a trident (= a long weapon with three points).
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- the last British royal yacht. Its permanent home is now in the port of Leith, in Edinburgh, where it has been turned into a tourist attraction.
Word Originthe Latin name for Britain.
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