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A Briton is often referred to in broad terms as being an inhabitant of the geographical region of Great Britain or a person of British ethnic extraction (either English , Welsh , Scottish or ( Northern ) Irish ). It is predominantly an ethnic term distinct from the official term for a citizen of the United Kingdom , which is British . COMMON USAGE The term's 'proper' use in a historical context, to refer to:
In a modern context it is also used as a synonym for British , either in the sense of:
SENSITIVITY AROUND USE OF TERM The usage of the term is sensitive in some areas, particularly among supporters of some political parties, for example the Scottish National Party , and can vary in exact meaning depending on context and the author's personal prejudices. Many prefer to identify themselves as distinctly English , Scottish , Cornish , or Welsh rather than British, referring to aspects of their own culture and origins which distinguish the peoples of Britain from each other. Whether someone refers to their ethnic group as English, Scottish, Welsh or Northern Irish , it does not necessarily mean that they are not also British or cannot be classified as a Briton. A person can be both a Briton and either English, Welsh, Scottish or Northern Irish for further ethnic identification. The use of the word in this respect remains highly subjective. In terms of national rather than ethnic identity, the term British is used by naturalised immigrants and their descendants. Thus ''Black British'' is common usage, particularly in England, though less so in Scotland where such groups can be, for example, Pakistani Scots. FAMOUS ANCIENT BRITONS
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