Celtic meaning

UK /ˈsɛltɪk/ US /ˈsɛltɪk/ 2 syllables

Celtic (adjective): relating to or characteristic of the Celts.

Celtic has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

Celtic as an adjective

  1. relating to or characteristic of the Celts

    Synonyms: Gaelic

    Related forms: Celt

Celtic as a noun

  1. a branch of the Indo-European languages that (judging from inscriptions and place names) was spread widely over Europe in the pre-Christian era

    Synonyms: Celtic language

    Type of: Indo-European

    Kinds: Gaelic, Brythonic

How to pronounce Celtic

Celtic is pronounced /ˈsɛltɪk/ in British English and /ˈsɛltɪk/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with CE · words ending in IC · 6-letter words

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