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Briton

1 of 2noun
/ˈbrɪtən/
Forms:Britons
1

a person who is of British nationality, descent, or origin

  • The Briton proudly celebrated the Queen's birthday.
  • As a Briton, she felt a strong connection to British history and culture.
  • He was the first Briton to climb Mount Everest solo.
  • The ancient Britons resisted Roman invasions for centuries.
  • A Briton living abroad often misses British tea and biscuits.
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2

an inhabitant of southern Britain prior to the Anglo-Saxon invasions