I. Brit‧ish¹ /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/ adjective
[Language: Old English; Origin: Brettisc 'of ancient Britain', from Bret 'British person', from a Celtic language]
relating to Britain or its people:
the British government
a British-born scientist
—Britishness noun [uncountable]

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II. British² noun
the British [plural] people from Britain

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British
I.
noun
1.
BAD: I would prefer to study in America or British.
GOOD: I would prefer to study in America or Britain.

Usage Note:
The name of the country is Britain (or Great Britain ).
British is an adjective: 'British industry', 'British Airways'.

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2.
See THE 12 (the)

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british
II.
adjective
1.
BAD: I am learning English at British Council.
GOOD: I am learning English at the British Council.

Usage Note:
the British Council : 'Professor Sinclair's visit was organized by the British Council.'

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2.
BAD: I am a student in the British Council.
GOOD: I am a student at the British Council.

Usage Note:
See IN 5 (in)

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