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custom vs Britishism

Britishism vs custom

custom and Britishism both are nouns.

custom is an adjective but Britishism is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
custom Yes Yes No No
Britishism Yes No No No
As nouns, Britishism is a hyponym of custom; that is, Britishism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than custom:
  • custom: accepted or habitual practice
  • Britishism: a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens
Other hyponyms of custom include Americanism, Anglicism, consuetude, couvade, Germanism, habit, use, hijab, rite, ritual.
custom (noun) Britishism (noun)
accepted or habitual practice a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens
habitual patronage an expression that is used in Great Britain (especially as contrasted with American English)
a specific practice of long standing
money collected under a tariff
custom (adjective) Britishism (adjective)
made according to the specifications of an individual
Difference between custom and Britishism

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