The term "pommy" or "pom" is believed to have originated in Australia and New Zealand as a slang term for British immigrants. One theory suggests it derives from "pomegranate," referring to the red complexion of British settlers who often suffered from sunburn. Another theory links it to the acronym "P.O.M.E." (Prisoner of Mother England), though this is likely a folk etymology. Regardless of its origin, the term has been used both affectionately and pejoratively over time.
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The German air war against the British during WW II was called the the Battle of Britain. The German bombing of British cities was called The Blitz - short for Blitzkrieg (lightning strike).
In Bitish English they are called 'terms'
The British called the colonists who fought against them during the American Revolution "rebels" or "patriots".
Colonists who opposed British rule were called patriots.
English people are actually people from England so people from America would be called Americans!
In small dogs like Pommies, it can take a while.
British is spoken in Brittany, where it is called Breton, and in Wales, where it is called Welsh.
Yes,The British Rule is called a Monarchy.
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The British laws were called the Townshend Acts.
The current British fighter aircraft is called Eurofighter Typhoon.
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Ireland is not called the British Isle. The island of Ireland is beside the island of Britain. Collectively and with some of their surrounding islands, they are sometimes called the British Isles.
The Continental System called for an embargo against British trade.
The British called it Northern Rhodesia.
The mountain range in British Columbia is called the Rocky Mountains.