Briton
noun /ˈbrɪtn/
/ˈbrɪtn/
(formal)- a person from Britain
- the ancient Britons
- the first Briton to climb Everest without oxygen
More About the Britishthe British- There is no singular noun which is commonly used to refer to a person from Britain. Instead the adjective British is used:
- She’s British.
- The British have a very odd sense of humour.
- The noun Briton is used mainly in newspapers:
- The survivors of the avalanche included 12 Britons.
- the ancient Britons.
Word Originfrom Old French Breton, from Latin Britto, Britton-, or its Celtic equivalent.