Difference between Anglicism and Britishism

What is the difference between Anglicism and Britishism?

Anglicism as a noun is a word or other feature originating in the english language that has been borrowed by another language. while Britishism as a noun is a word, phrase, idiom, or expression peculiar to the english language as spoken chiefly in great britain.

Anglicism

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A word or other feature originating in the English language that has been borrowed by another language. A Briticism. A cultural aspect typical of the English people.

Britishism

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A word, phrase, idiom, or expression peculiar to the English language as spoken chiefly in Great Britain.

We hope you now know whether to use Anglicism or Britishism in your sentence.

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