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Words, phrases, expressions, idioms, and other linguistic and dialect features from the United Kingdom. British English refers to the dialects and accents of English used in the United Kingdom, exhibiting significant regional variation in pronunciation and vocabulary across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Although Received Pronunciation (RP) is often historically considered a standard accent, it’s spoken by a small percentage of the population, with most speakers using regional accents and dialects. Distinctive (almost to the point of being clichéd) features compared to American English include differences in vocabulary (e.g., “lift” for “elevator,” “flat” for “apartment”), spelling conventions (e.g., “colour,” “centre,” “realise”), and certain grammatical structures.