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Celtic

Pronunciation: [ˈkɛltɪk]

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Learn how to use Celtic in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “culture”

(adjective) related to the Celtic people, their languages, or their culture. The Celts were groups of tribes that lived in parts of Europe a long time ago, and their traditions, music, and festivals are celebrated even today.

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During the festival, we enjoyed many Celtic songs and dances.

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The museum exhibit did not include any Celtic artifacts, focusing instead on ancient Rome.

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Have you ever seen a Celtic celebration or performance?

Context: “language”

(noun) a branch of languages that includes Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, and a few others. These languages come from the Celtic culture and are still spoken in some areas.

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He is learning Welsh, which is one of the Celtic languages.

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She doesn't speak any Celtic language, only English and Spanish.

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Which Celtic languages are still spoken today?

Context: “sports”

(noun) a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. This team is very famous in the NBA and has many fans.

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The Boston Celtics won the championship last year.

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Many felt that the Celtics would lose, but they played really well.

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Are you going to watch the Boston Celtics game tonight?

How to pronounce Celtic

Pronunciation: [ˈkɛltɪk]

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