Brit-loving
|Brit-lov-ing|
/ˈbrɪtˌlʌvɪŋ/
fond of Britain
Etymology
'Brit-loving' originates from Modern English, specifically formed by combining the clipped element 'Brit' (from Old English 'Bryttas' / Latin 'Britannia', referring to the Britons/Britain) and the adjective-forming element '-loving' (from Old English 'lufian', 'to love').
'Brit' developed as a short form of 'Briton'/'British' in later English usage (influenced by Old English 'Bryttas' and Latin 'Britannia'), while '-loving' comes from compounds like 'God-loving' or 'peace-loving'. These were compounded in Modern English to create 'Brit-loving' as an adjective.
Initially the components referred simply to 'Britons/Britain' and 'loving'; combined as 'Brit-loving' it came to mean specifically 'fond of Britain or British culture' rather than a literal romantic love of individuals.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a strong affection for or showing admiration toward Britain, British culture, or British people.
She is unabashedly Brit-loving; her flat is full of Union Jack cushions and tins of tea.
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Last updated: 2025/10/30 22:29