Briton

American  

[brit-n] / ˈbrɪt 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.

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Briton British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of Briton

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

Example Sentences

Briton Lambiase, who is most well known as being Max Verstappen's race engineer, will take on a role supporting McLaren team principal Andrea Stella.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Briton Tyson Fury delivered a typically theatrical monologue as he took aim at opponent Arslanbek Makhmudov, rival heavyweights and even a struggling Premier League club.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The Briton looked close to being stopped several times as Wilder pushed for the finish, but the veteran somehow fought his way back.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Briton Oliver Bearman, so impressive in the first two races, was knocked out in the first session, while at the back the Cadillac team convincingly beat struggling Aston Martin for the first time.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“I rec ognize the picture as that of Dr. Fuchs, the Briton who got in trouble over there, but I don’t know him. I’ve never been in England.”

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin