Briton
Americannoun
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a native or inhabitant of Great Britain, especially of England.
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one of the Celtic people formerly occupying the southern part of the island of Britain.
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Britain
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a citizen of the United Kingdom
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history any of the early Celtic inhabitants of S Britain who were largely dispossessed by the Anglo-Saxon invaders after the 5th century ad
Etymology
Origin of Briton
1250–1300; < Medieval Latin Britōn- (stem of Britō ); replacing Middle English Breton < Old French < Late Latin Brittōnēs Britons
Example Sentences
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Boulter held serve in the first game of the opening set before a run of six consecutive breaks of serve, and the Briton eventually closed out the set with her fourth break.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The Briton, one of the most celebrated film-makers in Hollywood, has directed and written the new interpretation of Homer's epic poem.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
British number two Katie Boulter will open against American wildcard Akasha Urhobo, while Francesca Jones - the only other Briton in the women's singles - faces Brazil's 2023 semi-finalist Beatriz Haddad Maia.
From BBC • May 21, 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
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