galicia

Thân thiện

A family enjoys a scenic coastal walk in Galicia.

Definition

Proper noun A region (and former kingdom) in northwestern Spain on the Atlantic and the Bay of Biscay. It is an autonomous community of Spain with its own distinct culture and language, Galician (galego).

Usage

Galicia is used as a proper noun to refer to the specific geographic and historical region. - We spent our vacation hiking in Galicia. - Galicia is known for its rainy climate and beautiful coastline. - The history of Galicia as a kingdom dates back to the Middle Ages.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: When referring to its past as a sovereign entity.
  • The Kingdom of Galicia was founded in 410.
• Cultural or Political Entity: When referring to its modern status.
  • Galicia has its own parliament and government.

Variants and Related Words

• Galician (adjective): Of or relating to Galicia.
  • Galician cuisine features excellent seafood.
• Galician (noun): A Romance language spoken in Galicia, closely related to Portuguese; also, a native or inhabitant of Galicia.
  • He speaks both Spanish and Galician.
  • The Galicians are proud of their Celtic heritage.

Synonyms

• Region of Spain: Northwestern Spain.
• Autonomous Community: (In the context of Spanish political divisions).

Related Phrases

• Costa da Morte: (The "Coast of Death") A famous and treacherous section of the Galician coastline.
• Camino de Santiago: (The Way of St. James) A famous pilgrimage route that ends in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a region (and former kingdom) in northwestern Spain on the Atlantic and the Bay of Biscay

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