What is the meaning of the word "gaelic"?

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  1. Refers to a group of languages spoken primarily in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • She decided to enroll in a Gaelic language course to reconnect with her Irish roots. copy to clipboard
  2. Refers to the Celtic language, including the speech of ancient Ireland and the dialects that have developed from it, especially those known as Irish, Manx, and Scots Gaelic. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • In 1901 the Isle of Man had 5,000 Gaelic speakers. copy to clipboard
    • Manx Gaelic is an official language in the parliament of the Isle of Man. copy to clipboard
  3. Refers to the Celtic people of Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man, or their language or customs. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • The number of persons speaking Gaelic was recorded for the first time in 1881. copy to clipboard
  4. Relating to the Gaels, especially the Celtic Highlanders of Scotland, or the Goidelic speech of the Celts in Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Scottish Highlands. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • Scotland's Gaelic culture was crushed after the battle of Culloden copy to clipboard
  5. Term often used in reference to the Irish language and the Scottish Gaelic language which are closely related and share common linguistic and cultural heritage. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • Learning Scottish Gaelic has deepened my appreciation for the culture and history of the Highlands. copy to clipboard

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