1. The Latin name for the island of Great Britain, or the Roman province that occupied it.
Usage: historical; often capitalized
2. A female personification of Britain, typically depicted as a helmeted warrior woman holding a trident and shield.
Usage: symbolic; often capitalized

Examples

• The Romans called the island Britannia when they invaded in 43 AD.
• Britannia appears on British coins and stamps as a symbol of national identity.
• The figure of Britannia has represented British power and maritime strength for centuries.
• In classical texts, Britannia was described as a distant and mysterious land.
• The British national anthem references Britannia ruling the waves.