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 said: "There are a number of drivers who feel a bit fed up with the whole situation and it only seems to be going to a degree in the wrong direction."

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In the fifth, the Mexican stunned the Briton with a huge left hand just before the bell rang.

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Paul has faced repeated and unsubstantiated accusations that his fights are predetermined, but he did suffer a loss to Briton Tommy Fury in 2020.

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Mike Tyson spoke just a few words, Jake Paul made crude references and Briton Tony Bellew was escorted out of the arena by security at a baffling news conference in Texas.

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The Briton dominated the second set, reeling off five games in a row to seal victory.

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