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Britannia

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Bri·tan·nia  (br-tny, -tn-)
n.
1. A female personification of Great Britain or the British Empire.
2. also britannia Britannia metal.
[Latin, Britain, from Britann, the Britons.]
Britannia [brɪˈtænɪə]
n
1. (Myth & Legend / European Myth & Legend) a female warrior carrying a trident and wearing a helmet, personifying Great Britain or the British Empire
2. (Historical Terms) (in the ancient Roman Empire) the S part of Great Britain
3. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Currencies) short for Britannia coin
Translations
Britannia [brɪˈtænɪə] N → Britania f (figura que representa simbólicamente a Gran Bretaña) RULE BRITANNIA
Britannia
n (poet: = country) → Britannien nt; (= personification) → Britannia f
Britannia [brɪˈtænɪə] n → la Britannia
Britannia [brɪˈtænɪə] n → la Britannia


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