Britain

Definition

Britain refers specifically to England and Wales; however it's often used interchangeably with 'United Kingdom', which includes Scotland and Northern Ireland too. It was one of the most powerful countries during 18th-19th centuries due its colonial empire.

Related terms

British Empire: At its height it was one of largest empires ever existed including territories in North America, Caribbean, Africa, Asia and Pacific. It was known for its phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets".

Industrialization: The process by which an economy is transformed from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods. Britain was the birthplace of industrialization.

Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.