Briton
Pronunciation: /ˈbɹɪt.ən/
The English word “Briton” has 2 meanings listed here.
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.
Etymology
From Old French Breton, from Latin Brittō. Doublet of Breton and Brython.
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