adj
Celtic
KEHL-tihk
adj
1
Relating to the Celts, an ancient group of peoples across Western and Central Europe, or their languages and culture.
"The museum has a fine collection of Celtic jewellery."
"Irish and Welsh are both Celtic languages."
How to Use Celtic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the Celts and their languages, art, and traditions — found historically in places like Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany.
Common pairings
Celtic mythology
Celtic music
Celtic languages
Word Forms
more Celtic comparative, Celtics plural, most Celtic superlative
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Etymology
From French celtique or Latin celticus, related to "Celt."