adj, noun — 4 senses
Etymology From Latin patria (“fatherland, country”). The United Kingdom sense was first introduced by the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77).
Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Latin, Of a noun Derived from the name of a country, and designating an inhabitant of the country; gentile.
UK Relating to the right of abode in the United Kingdom by having a British parent or grandparent
Etymology From Latin patria (“fatherland, country”). The United Kingdom sense was first introduced by the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77).
UK One who has the right of abode in the United Kingdom by having a British parent or grandparent.
A noun derived from the name of a country.
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