a British bank that operates through local post offices. It is known for selling National Savings Certificates and Premium Bonds. People consider it a very safe place for their savings, because the money is in the care of the British government.
Definition from the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
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