Celtic

Also Kelt·ic

[kel-tik, sel-]

noun

1. a branch of the Indo-European family of languages, including especially Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, and Breton, which survive now in Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, Wales, and Brittany. Celt, Celt.

adjective

1. of the Celts or their languages.

Celtic

/ ˈsɛl-, ˈsɛl-, ˈkɛltɪk, ˈkɛltɪˌsɪzəm /

noun

1. a branch of the Indo-European family of languages that includes Gaelic, Welsh, and Breton, still spoken in parts of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and Brittany. Modern Celtic is divided into the Brythonic (southern) and Goidelic (northern) groups

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the Celts or the Celtic languages

Other Word Forms

• Celtically adverb
• non-Celtic adjective
• pre-Celtic adjective
• Celticism noun
• Celticist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Celtic¹

First recorded in 1600–10; from Latin Celticus, equivalent to Celt(ae) “the Celts” + -icus adjective suffix; Celt, -ic ( def. 1 )

Example Sentences

There was a good one the other day up in Boston between a young reporter, Rusty Smith from Sports Illustrated Kids, and fourth-year Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla.

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Part of an old Welsh tradition, Rhys said he had also carved a Celtic love spoon for his partner Keri Russell for her birthday.

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The last time it was achieved, a lap of honour took place around a partially built Celtic Park.

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Martin O'Neill remains in the dark over whether he will be in charge for Celtic's next match against St Mirren following reports the Hoops have stepped up their search for a new permanent manager.

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Hearts are seven points in front of Celtic and 12 better off than Rangers, with the Glasgow duo each having a game in hand.

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