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Castile
kas-TEE
Castile (name) means a historic kingdom and region at the heart of modern Spain. Example: “Castile united with Aragon to form the Spanish crown.”
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A historic kingdom and region at the heart of modern Spain.
"Castile united with Aragon to form the Spanish crown."
How to use Castile
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe historic central region of Spain that gave the country much of its identity.
Common pairings
Castile soap
Kingdom of Castile
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Etymology
From Spanish Castilla, from Medieval Latin Castella, the plural of castellum ("castle, fort") — a nod to the many castles built there.
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What does “Castile” mean?
The word “Castile” means a historic kingdom and region at the heart of modern Spain. In plain terms, the historic central region of Spain that gave the country much of its identity.
How do you pronounce “Castile”?
“Castile” is pronounced kas-TEE (/kasˈtiːɫ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Castile” in a sentence?
Here is “Castile” used in a sentence: “Castile united with Aragon to form the Spanish crown.”
What part of speech is “Castile”?
“Castile” is a name.
Where does the word “Castile” come from?
The word “Castile” comes from Medieval Latin. From Spanish Castilla, from Medieval Latin Castella, the plural of castellum ("castle, fort") — a nod to the many castles built there.
