British and American literature
Refers to the academic study or body of literary works from Britain and the United States, often as a university department or course.
He is majoring in British and American literature at university.
The lecture on British and American literature is every Tuesday.
Refers specifically to English (British) literature, excluding American works.
Refers specifically to American literature, excluding British works.
Compound of 英 (Britain), 米 (America), and 文学 (literature).