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

The Briton was appearing in her second clay-court match of the season before next month's French Open, having also lost to Varvara Gracheva last month in the first round at the Charleston Open.

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But his team-mate Oscar Piastri's accomplished, dominant victory - the Australian's second win in four races so far this season - moved him to within three points of the Briton.

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Briton Pimblett outclassed the American on the feet and the ground for a victory which will move into the top 10 of the lightweight rankings.

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The Briton put her frustration aside for the third set, quickly going a break up and putting her heavy forehand to good use to win the final five games in a row.

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen, just one point behind Norris at the head of the championship, was one place behind the Briton in seventh.

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