What is the meaning of the word "gaelic"?
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Refers to a group of languages spoken primarily in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. ADJECTIVE
- She decided to enroll in a Gaelic language course to reconnect with her Irish roots.
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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. NOUN
- In 1901 the Isle of Man had 5,000 Gaelic speakers.
- Manx Gaelic is an official language in the parliament of the Isle of Man.
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Refers to the Celtic people of Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man, or their language or customs. ADJECTIVE
- The number of persons speaking Gaelic was recorded for the first time in 1881.
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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. ADJECTIVE
- Scotland's Gaelic culture was crushed after the battle of Culloden
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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. ADJECTIVE
- Learning Scottish Gaelic has deepened my appreciation for the culture and history of the Highlands.
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