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Briton

/ˈbɹɪt.ən/ · noun

Meaning

  1. An inhabitant of Great Britain, particularly (historical) a Celt from the area of Roman Britain or (obsolete) a Welshman; a British person.
  2. A citizen of the United Kingdom or (historical, obsolete) its overseas empire.

Etymology / origin

Etymology tree Latin Brittōder. Old French Bretonder. English Briton From Old French Breton, from Latin Brittō. Doublet of Breton and Brython.

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