BREXIT Definition & Meaning

Brexit

[ breg-zit, brek-sit ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from membership in the European Union.
the nonbinding national referendum in 2016 that resulted in a vote for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

First recorded in 2012; (originally also spelled Brixit , referencing Britain's possible withdrawal); Br(itain) ( def ) or Br(itish) ( def ) + exit ¹( def ); probably patterned on Grexit ( def ), which dates from earlier that year

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The ambassador has spoken of the "intangible but priceless" value of such soft power royal visits, as the UK tries to "reset" its relations with European neighbours after Brexit.

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It follows warnings that the capital's nightlife has been struggling since the pandemic and Brexit, with rising rents, falling footfall, staff recruitment issues and cost of living pressures.

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Some are referring to a "Brexit benefit" because the UK is only subject to 10% tariffs rather than the 20% being slapped on the EU.

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He said the EU was being hit by 20% tariffs and the UK's lower rate of 10% was actually a vindication of those who "were pilloried and abused" for backing Brexit.

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After Brexit, Northern Ireland was left in a unique trading position.

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