Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blighty
Noun
/ˈblaɪti/
Definition
A term used to refer to Britain, especially by soldiers or expatriates.
Examples
- After years of serving overseas, he couldn’t wait to get back to blighty.
- The soldiers often spoke fondly of blighty during their deployments.
- She sent her love from blighty in a letter to her friend abroad.
Meaning
Blighty is an affectionate and often nostalgic term used by people, particularly in the military, to refer to their homeland, Britain.
Synonyms
- Britain
- The UK
- Home
