Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the ancient Celtic-speaking peoples of Britain, especially before the Roman conquest.

“The archaeologists found evidence of a brittonic tribe in the region.”

2. noun

a Celtic language, such as Welsh, Breton, or Cornish, spoken in Britain during the Roman period.

“The brittonic languages were spoken throughout the region before the Roman conquest.”

3. noun

the languages of the Britons, or Celtic-speaking peoples, of Britain, including Welsh, Breton, and Cornish.

“The brittonic languages were influenced by Latin during the Roman period.”