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

Russell's retirement from the lead with an engine problem in Canada was particularly damaging for the Briton.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Once again, the Briton failed to serve out the set and she eventually grabbed the win - after two hours and 10 minutes - by breaking Urhobo's serve for a sixth time.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

It began when Verhoeven bumped into Briton Statham - a close ally of Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh - in Las Vegas in September 2024, during the Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez v Terence Crawford fight week.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Both are in stable condition and the Briton is well enough to return home for self-isolation, according to Dutch officials.

From Barron's • May 18, 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