Why do britishers/britons insist on calling them britons?
What is difference between britishers and britons?
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Richard65 · M
"Briton" is also a term describing either the British individual (Briton) or, confusingly, a collective (Britons). Therefore, you can use British, Brits, Britain, Britisher, Briton or Britons. I'm not sure why we developed such variations, but when your country is ancient, then such linguistic quirks are bound to occur. The term Britons was used throughout the traditional jingoistic song, "Rule, Britannia", originating from the 1740 poem of the same title by James Thomson. It was set to music by Thomas Arne in the same year. It is most strongly associated with the Royal Navy, but is also used by the British Army. The chorus goes:
"Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves!
Britons never, never, never will be slaves."
Britannia is the national personification of Britain as a helmeted female warrior holding a trident and shield. An image first used by the Romans in classical antiquity. The term Britannia is Latin.
"Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves!
Britons never, never, never will be slaves."
Britannia is the national personification of Britain as a helmeted female warrior holding a trident and shield. An image first used by the Romans in classical antiquity. The term Britannia is Latin.