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Briton

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɪt(ə)n/
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Definition of Briton

noun

  • 1a native or inhabitant of Great Britain, or a person of British descent.
  • 2a Celtic inhabitant of southern Britain before and during Roman times.

Origin:

from Old French Breton, from Latin Britto, Britton-, or its Celtic equivalent

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