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Definition of breton

breton

/ˈbrɛt.ən/
bre · ton
Plural:Bretons
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• adjective

1

Relating to Brittany in northwestern France, its inhabitants, their culture, or their Celtic language.

Example

"The coastal village is famous for its traditional Breton crepes and cider."

• noun

1

A native or inhabitant of Brittany, a cultural region in northwestern France.

Example

"Many Bretons take great pride in preserving their regional folklore and maritime heritage."

2

The Insular Celtic language of the Brittonic subgroup spoken in Brittany, closely related to Cornish and Welsh.

Example

"Bilingual road signs in both French and Breton are common throughout western Brittany."

3

A woman's hat with a rounded crown and a brim turned upward all the way around, modeled after traditional hats worn by Breton agricultural workers and sailors.

Example

"She wore a straw breton with a navy ribbon to shield her face during the garden party."

• Rhymes for breton

• Nearby Words

brent
brer
bresaola
breton
brett
brevity
brew

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French Breton, from Medieval Latin Britto ('a Briton'), referring to the Celtic Britons who migrated from southwestern Great Britain to Armorica (modern Brittany) between the 4th and 6th centuries CE.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Breton. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/breton
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