Briton

noun

Brit·​on ˈbri-tᵊn 

1

: a member of one of the peoples inhabiting Britain prior to the Anglo-Saxon invasions

2

: a native or subject of Great Britain

especially : englishman

Word History

Etymology

Middle English Breton, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin Britton-, Britto, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh Brython

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Briton

noun

Brit·​on ˈbrit-ən 

1

: a member of one of the peoples living in Britain before the Anglo-Saxon invasions

2

: britisher