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Briton.

An inhabitant of Great Britain, particularly (historical) a Celt from the area of Roman Britain or (obsolete) a Welshman; a British person.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbɹɪt.ən/
  1. An inhabitant of Great Britain, particularly (historical) a Celt from the area of Roman Britain or (obsolete) a Welshman; a British person.

    The ancient Britons were particularly fond of Anglesey, which the Romans knew as Mona.
  2. A citizen of the United Kingdom or (historical, obsolete) its overseas empire.

    The victims included 3 Canadians, 2 Irishmen, and 1 Briton.
    The hiker was a Briton from New Zealand.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Latin Brittōder. Old French Bretonder. English Briton From Old French Breton, from Latin Brittō. Doublet of Breton and Brython.

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