Briton: meaning, definitions and examples

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Briton

[ ˈbrɪtən ]

Noun

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citizen of the UK

A Briton is a citizen of the United Kingdom. The term is often used to refer to people from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland collectively. Britons are known for their diverse culture, history, and traditions.

Synonyms

British person, UK citizen.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
Briton	This term is often used in a formal context, such as in news articles or official reports, to refer to someone from Britain. It can refer to people from any part of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales). The Briton was awarded a medal for bravery. Many Britons celebrated the holiday in traditional ways.
British person	This is a general and more commonly spoken term used to describe someone from Britain. It is appropriate for everyday conversations and informal contexts. I met a British person who travels for work. That British person across the street is very friendly.

Word

Description / Examples

Briton

This term is often used in a formal context, such as in news articles or official reports, to refer to someone from Britain. It can refer to people from any part of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales).

The Briton was awarded a medal for bravery.
Many Britons celebrated the holiday in traditional ways.

British person

This is a general and more commonly spoken term used to describe someone from Britain. It is appropriate for everyday conversations and informal contexts.

I met a British person who travels for work.
That British person across the street is very friendly.

Examples of usage

She is a proud Briton.
Britons celebrate various holidays throughout the year.

Translations

Translations of the word "Briton" in other languages:

🇵🇹 Britânico

🇮🇳 ब्रिटोन

🇩🇪 Brite

🇮🇩 Orang Inggris

🇺🇦 Британець

🇵🇱 Brytyjczyk

🇯🇵 英国人 (えいこくじん)

🇫🇷 Britannique

🇪🇸 Británico

🇹🇷 Britanyalı

🇰🇷 영국인 (yeonggugin)

🇸🇦 بريطاني

🇨🇿 Brit

🇸🇰 Brit

🇨🇳 英国人 (yīngguórén)

🇸🇮 Britanec

🇮🇸 Bret

🇰🇿 Британдық

🇬🇪 ბრიტონი

🇦🇿 Britaniyalı

🇲🇽 Británico

Etymology

The term Briton has its origins in the ancient Roman period when the Romans referred to the inhabitants of the island of Great Britain as Britons. Over time, the term evolved to specifically refer to the people of the United Kingdom. The history of Britons is intertwined with the history of the UK, including its formation, growth, and cultural development.