Celt

/kelt/ Cách viết khác : (Kelt) /kelt/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A member of an ancient European people: A Celt is a person belonging to any of the various peoples who inhabited large parts of Europe, particularly Britain, Ireland, Gaul (modern France), and parts of Spain, before and during the Roman Empire.
Usage
  • The term "Celt" is used to refer to individuals from these ancient tribes, known for their distinct languages (Celtic languages) and cultures.
  • It is primarily a historical and anthropological term.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "Celtic" as an adjective: The related adjective "Celtic" is used to describe anything pertaining to the Celts, such as Celtic languages, Celtic art, or Celtic mythology.
    • Celtic knots are a famous form of ancient art.
    • The Celtic languages include Irish, Scottish Gaelic, and Welsh.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kelt: An alternate, less common spelling of "Celt."
  • Celtic (adj): Of or relating to the Celts or their languages.
  • Gael: A member of a specific group of Celts in Scotland and Ireland.
Synonyms
  • Gaul (specifically for Celts in ancient France)
  • Briton (specifically for Celts in ancient Britain)
Notes
  • The term is distinct from modern national identities. For example, while many people in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales have Celtic ancestry, they are not typically referred to as "Celts" in a contemporary sense but rather as Irish, Scottish, or Welsh people. The term is most accurately used in a historical context.
Noun
  1. a member of a European people who once occupied Britain and Spain and Gaul prior to Roman times

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