breton

Thân thiện

A woman in a traditional Breton lace headdress walks along a coastal path.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A Celtic language of Brittany: A language belonging to the Brythonic branch of the Celtic languages, spoken in the Brittany region of northwestern France.
2. Noun:
   • A native or inhabitant of Brittany: A person who is from Brittany, a historical and cultural region in France.
   • A speaker of the Breton language: Specifically, a person whose native or primary language is Breton.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun (Language):
  • Breton is closely related to Welsh and Cornish.
  • She is studying the grammar of the Breton language.
• Noun (Person):
  • The Breton wore traditional clothing for the festival.
  • As a Breton, he is passionate about preserving his regional culture.

Advanced Usage

• Cultural Identifier: The term is often used to emphasize cultural, linguistic, or ethnic identity distinct from the broader French identity.
  • The Breton movement focuses on language revival and cultural autonomy.

Variants and Related Words

• Bretonne (noun, feminine): The feminine form of "Breton," referring to a female native of Brittany.
  • The Bretonne sang a traditional folk song.
• Breton (adjective): Pertaining to Brittany, its people, or its language.
  • They listened to Breton music.
  • She bought a Breton striped shirt. (Note: This refers to the classic striped mariner's shirt originating from Brittany.)

Synonyms

• (For a person): Breton speaker, native of Brittany.
• (For the language): Brezhoneg (the language's own name for itself).

Related Phrases

• Breton nationalism: A political movement advocating for greater recognition or autonomy for Brittany.
• Breton literature: Literary works written in the Breton language.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a Celtic language of Brittany
2. a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)

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