celtic

adjective (Celtic); noun (Celtic — the group of languages)

«celtic» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Celtic describes the Celts, ancient peoples of Europe, and the peoples and cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany today. tree →
Celtic is a family of languages that includes Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Breton and Cornish. tree →
Celtic is the name of a famous football club in Glasgow, Scotland. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons it names ancient tribes, their art (knots and spirals) and their languages. In everyday life it appears in music, festivals and sport. Phrases: «Celtic music», «Celtic cross», «Celtic knot», «the Celtic languages».

Examples

The Celts lived in Britain long ago. tree →
We drew Celtic knots in art class. tree →
Welsh is a Celtic language. tree →
The band plays Celtic music with fiddles and pipes. tree →
A Celtic cross stood in the churchyard. tree →
My cousin supports Celtic, the Glasgow football team. tree →

Note

Write with a capital C: Celtic. Usually said «KEL-tik»; the football club is said «SEL-tik». Irish, Welsh and Scottish Gaelic are Celtic; English is not.

On Mova

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