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

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

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

In terms of pressure, Celtic is right up there with the most pressurised jobs in football.

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But Postecoglou's terrible start at the City Ground, coupled with the growing unhappiness with him from sections of supporters, means the steps taken to prepare for life without the former Celtic boss seem more concrete.

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The Glasgow side head into Saturday's game against United sitting eighth in the Scottish Premiership, nine points behind city rivals and reigning champions Celtic - and two more adrift of leaders Heart of Midlothian.

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Martin left with the club 11 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian and nine behind Celtic, having overseen five victories in all competitions.

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He has the commitment, the passion the respect of players and fans and the ability to mould a successful team to challenge Celtic.

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