Briton
noun
A person who comes from or lives in Great Britain.
He is a Briton who moved to New Zealand many years ago.
Often appears as...
- native briton
- proud briton
noun
An ancient Celtic inhabitant of Britain.
The ancient Britons were known for their artistic metalwork.
Often appears as...
- ancient briton
- early briton
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A person who comes from or lives in Great Britain.
He is a Briton who moved to New Zealand many years ago.
Often appears as...
- native briton
- proud briton
noun
An ancient Celtic inhabitant of Britain.
The ancient Britons were known for their artistic metalwork.
Often appears as...
- ancient briton
- early briton
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3National Identity
Used to express identification with Great Britain, stressing national pride.
As a proud Briton, she sang the national anthem passionately.
Pro Tip 2/3Geographic Mobility
Indicates origin, often used when discussing someone from Britain living elsewhere.
The Briton had adapted well to life in Canada.
Pro Tip 3/3Commonwealth Connections
May imply a shared history or connection within the Commonwealth countries.
She felt a bond with the Briton due to their Commonwealth heritage.
Pro Tip 1/3National Identity
Used to express identification with Great Britain, stressing national pride.
As a proud Briton, she sang the national anthem passionately.
Pro Tip 2/3Geographic Mobility
Indicates origin, often used when discussing someone from Britain living elsewhere.
The Briton had adapted well to life in Canada.
Pro Tip 3/3Commonwealth Connections
May imply a shared history or connection within the Commonwealth countries.
She felt a bond with the Briton due to their Commonwealth heritage.
Pro Tip 1/3National Identity
Used to express identification with Great Britain, stressing national pride.
As a proud Briton, she sang the national anthem passionately.
Pro Tip 2/3Geographic Mobility
Indicates origin, often used when discussing someone from Britain living elsewhere.
The Briton had adapted well to life in Canada.
Pro Tip 3/3Commonwealth Connections
May imply a shared history or connection within the Commonwealth countries.
She felt a bond with the Briton due to their Commonwealth heritage.
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