Catalonia

American  

[kat-l-oh-nee-uh, -ohn-yuh] / ˌkæt lˈoʊ ni ə, -ˈoʊn yə /

noun

1. a region in NE Spain, bordering on France and the Mediterranean: formerly a province.

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Catalonia British  

/ ˌkætəˈləʊnɪə /

noun

1. Catalan name: Catalunya.  Spanish name: Cataluña.  a region of NE Spain, with a strong separatist tradition: became an autonomous region with its own parliament in 1979; an important agricultural and industrial region, with many resorts. Pop: 7 012 600 (2003 est). Area: 31 929 sq km (12 328 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

But even in this era of blurring professional boundaries, what’s happening in the Spanish region of Catalonia is extreme.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

They crept across the border and Spain met them as berlinas by the mid-20th century, mostly in quiet corners of Catalonia and the Basque country.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

Train drivers in Catalonia refused to work in the wake of the accident near Barcelona, demanding safety guarantees and contributing to two days without local rail services in the region.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

The Dane will begin his season on February 16 at the UAE Tour before also racing the Tour of Catalonia from March 23-29.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

“In the variety of Spanish spoken in Catalonia, where, of course, Barthelona is located, it is pronounced ‘Barthelona.’”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein