Briton vs the British

Briton

noun
  • A citizen of the United Kingdom or (historical, obsolete) its overseas empire. 

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

the British

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