Blighty
noun
A British person's informal term for Great Britain or the United Kingdom, usually when they are abroad or away from home.
After two years of traveling, he was feeling homesick for Blighty.
Often appears as...
- back to blighty
- old blighty
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
In World War I, a wound or sickness severe enough to get a soldier sent back to Britain from the front lines.
He was hit by shrapnel and got a blighty one that sent him home.
Often appears as...
- blighty one
- blighty wound
Usage tips
Informal
Historical
noun
A British person's informal term for Great Britain or the United Kingdom, usually when they are abroad or away from home.
After two years of traveling, he was feeling homesick for Blighty.
Often appears as...
- back to blighty
- old blighty
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
In World War I, a wound or sickness severe enough to get a soldier sent back to Britain from the front lines.
He was hit by shrapnel and got a blighty one that sent him home.
Often appears as...
- blighty one
- blighty wound
Usage tips
Informal
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Used casually among friends or in informal conversations, not in formal settings.
Can't wait to return to Blighty and see everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Nostalgic Sentiment
Expresses a longing for home, often carrying a tone of affection or warmth.
She spoke fondly of her memories back in Blighty.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Identity
Reveals a sense of British identity or patriotism, especially while overseas.
He wore a shirt that said 'Missing Blighty' while backpacking in Asia.
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