Catalan

[ kat-l-an, -uhn, kat-l-an ]

adjective

1. pertaining to Catalonia, its inhabitants, or their language.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Catalonia.
2. a Romance language closely related to Provençal, spoken in Catalonia, Valencia, the Balearic Islands, Andorra, southern France, and western Sardinia.

Catalan

/ -lən; ˈkætəˌlæn /

noun

1. a language of Catalonia, quite closely related to Spanish and Provençal, belonging to the Romance group of the Indo-European family
2. a native or inhabitant of Catalonia

adjective

1. denoting, relating to, or characteristic of Catalonia, its inhabitants, or their language

Word History and Origins

Origin of Catalan¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Spanish

Example Sentences

It does seem inevitable Guardiola will manage at international level one day – and if Spain is not an obvious move because of his stance on Catalan independence, England is an option.

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The 44-year-old did, however, keep the Catalan giants dining at football's top table during a lengthy period of financial uncertainty and upheaval, and is known for producing an attractive style of football.

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The Catalan club only entered the second division in 2008 after a 49-year absence from professional football, yet they were promoted to the Spanish top flight for the first time in 2017.

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The 28-year-old Spain winger has an impressive trophy haul from her time with the Catalan side, winning six league titles, three Champions Leagues and six Spanish Cups during her 10-year stint.

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The 44-year-old did, however, keep the Catalan giants dining at most of football's top tables during a lengthy period of financial uncertainty and upheaval.

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