Briton
Meaning
- An inhabitant of Great Britain, particularly (historical) a Celt from the area of Roman Britain or (obsolete) a Welshman.
- A citizen of the United Kingdom or (historical, obsolete) its overseas empire.
Synonyms
britisher
British person
British citizen
Hyphenated as
Brit‧on
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈbɹɪt.ən/
Etymology
In summary
From Old French Breton, from Latin Brittō or its Celtic equivalent (Welsh Brython). Doublet of Breton and Brython.
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