Plural of Breton; people from Brittany (a region in northwestern France), or their language, culture, or ethnic group.
From French 'Breton', derived from 'Bretagne' (Brittany), possibly from Latin 'Britannia'. The English term became standard in medieval times as trade and political contact with Brittany increased.
Bretons have maintained one of Europe's strongest regional identities—their Celtic language and culture persisted even while surrounded by French rule, making them a linguistic and cultural island in France.
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