Briton

[ brit-n ]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Great Britain, especially of England.
2. one of the Celtic people formerly occupying the southern part of the island of Britain.

Briton

/ ˈbrɪtən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Britain
2. a citizen of the United Kingdom
3. history any of the early Celtic inhabitants of S Britain who were largely dispossessed by the Anglo-Saxon invaders after the 5th century ad

Word History and Origins

Origin of Briton¹

1250–1300; < Medieval Latin Britōn- (stem of Britō ); replacing Middle English Breton < Old French < Late Latin Brittōnēs Britons

Word History and Origins

Origin of Briton¹

C13: from Old French Breton , from Latin Britto , of Celtic origin

Example Sentences

Verstappen, who went on to win the race while Russell finished fourth, is said to have discussed his feelings with the Briton before the race.

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Brazil's Santos, 31, is a former UFC flyweight title challenger and was tipped to provide the toughest test of Ditcheva's career, but like many previous opponents, the Briton made it look easy.

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The widow of the first Briton to end their life at the Dignitas clinic in Switzerland said she felt "absolutely wonderful" after MPs voted in favour of a bill to introduce assisted dying.

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More than 500 Britons have died at Dignitas in the past two decades, including 40 last year.

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Despite his concerns, Dr Montgomery says the trend of Britons going to Switzerland to die proves the UK must debate assisted dying.

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