Briton

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An inhabitant of Great Britain, particularly (historical) a Celt from the area of Roman Britain or (obsolete) a Welshman; a British person.
A citizen of the United Kingdom or (historical, obsolete) its overseas empire.

/ˈbɹɪt.ən/ en-uk-Britain.ogg

Briton Britons

Etymology tree Latin Brittōder. Old French Bretonder. English Briton From Old French Breton, from Latin Brittō. Doublet of Breton and Brython.

Welshman Briton Tommy pomey rosbif the British Brit Britisher limey pom pommy Englishman ancient Briton

Britain

Britoness Briton Ferry North Briton South Briton West Briton

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