- 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.
- I glory in the name of Briton.
- The victims included 3 Canadians, 2 Irishmen, and 1 Briton.
syn. Briton · Tommy · pomey · rosbif