Broken Britain
Broken Britain proper noun: britain (viewed as a crime-ridden state where society and common sense have failed).
Proper noun (1)
Broken Britain
- Britain (viewed as a crime-ridden state where society and common sense have failed)
- People are calling it Broken Britain, so there's obviously a problem. The rise of the BNP is also a problem.2010 February 22, Jay Z, quoted in "Jay-Z Claims Britain Is 'Broken'", MTV News
- PRINCE Charles weighed into the debate on Broken Britain yesterday, warning of the risks of ordinary citizens being stabbed while trying to stop litter louts.2010 March 19, Richard Palmer, “Prince Charles: Tackle a lout and you risk a stabbing”, in Daily Express
Proper noun (2) capitalized: broken Britain
broken Britain
- Alternative letter-case form of Broken Britain.
- Re-invigorating notions of 'broken Britain', this case has sparked a number of headlining media reports...2009, Karen Broadhurst, Chris Grover, Janet Jamieson, Critical Perspectives on Safeguarding Children
- This is a society at war with itself and heightens the impression of broken Britain.2010, Turk182, “Kent Police Appeal for Specials Who Like Nicking People”, in uk.legal (Usenet)
Forms of Broken Britain
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Questions about Broken Britain
- What does Broken Britain mean?
- Broken Britain means britain (viewed as a crime-ridden state where society and common sense have failed).
- What part of speech is Broken Britain?
- Broken Britain is a proper noun.
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