Associations to the word «Briton»

Wiktionary

BRITON, noun. An inhabitant of Great Britain
BRITON, noun. A citizen of the United Kingdom
BRITON, noun. (historical) A Celtic inhabitant of southern Great Britain at the time of the Roman conquest.

Dictionary definition

BRITON, noun. A native or inhabitant of Great Britain.
BRITON, noun. An inhabitant of southern Britain prior to the Anglo-Saxon invasions.
BRITON, adjective. Characteristic of or associated with the Britons; "the Briton inhabitants of England".

Wise words

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