Celtic

[ kel-tik, sel- ]

noun

1. a branch of the Indo-European family of languages, including especially Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, and Breton, which survive now in Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, Wales, and Brittany. : Celt, Celt.

adjective

1. of the Celts or their languages.

Celtic

/ ˈsɛl-; ˈsɛl-; ˈkɛltɪk; ˈkɛltɪˌsɪzəm /

noun

1. a branch of the Indo-European family of languages that includes Gaelic, Welsh, and Breton, still spoken in parts of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and Brittany. Modern Celtic is divided into the Brythonic (southern) and Goidelic (northern) groups

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the Celts or the Celtic languages

Derived Forms

• Celticism, noun
• ˈCelticist, noun
• ˈCeltically, adverb

Other Words From

• Celt·i·cal·ly adverb
• non-Celt·ic adjective
• pre-Celt·ic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Celtic¹

First recorded in 1600–10; from Latin Celticus, equivalent to Celt(ae) “the Celts” + -icus adjective suffix; Celt, -ic ( def 1 )

Example Sentences

He won 25 trophies as Celtic boss, and also the Scottish Cup with Dunfermline.

From BBC

However, there is probably a simple solution for the accidental Celtic crossover.

From BBC

Liverpool have turned down bids from Nottingham Forest in the past year, while Celtic have also been strongly linked.

From BBC

On one hand, only the Lakers and the Celtics were able to celebrate as champs last year.

From Los Angeles Times

Celtic have won their last two home Champions League matches.

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