British English
forms of the English language used in Britain
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British English
Summary
British English is an ethnolect[1]. It draws 5,922 Wikipedia views per month (ethnolect category, ranking #1 of 5).[2]
Key Facts
- British English's instance of is recorded as ethnolect[3].
- British English's instance of is recorded as regiolect[4].
- British English is a type of Insular English[5].
- British English's writing system is recorded as Latin script[6].
- British English's Commons category is recorded as British English[7].
- British English's Wikimedia language code is recorded as en-gb[8].
- British English's topic's main category is recorded as Category:British English[9].
- British English's native label is recorded as British English[10].
- British English's NCI Thesaurus ID is recorded as C160186[11].
- British English's indigenous to is recorded as United Kingdom[12].
- British English's related category is recorded as Category:British English pronunciation[13].
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Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include ethnolect[3] and regiolect[4]. British English is a type of Insular English[5].
Why It Matters
British English draws 5,922 Wikipedia views per month (ethnolect category, ranking #1 of 5).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[14] It is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]
It has been cited as an influence by Llanito[16], a dialect[17], in Gibraltar[18].
FAQs
Who did British English influence?
British English has been cited as an influence by Llanito[16].