noun
Uncommon
Catalan
KA-tuh-lan
Catalan (noun) means a native or inhabitant of Catalonia, in north-east Spain. Example: “Many Catalans identify strongly with their own regional culture.”
noun
1
A native or inhabitant of Catalonia, in north-east Spain.
"Many Catalans identify strongly with their own regional culture."
name
1
The Romance language spoken in Catalonia and nearby regions of Spain and France.
"Catalan is taught alongside Spanish in Catalonian schools."
adj
1
Relating to Catalonia, its people, culture, or language.
"The restaurant served traditional Catalan cuisine."
How to use Catalan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with Catalonia — its people, or the Catalan language.
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Etymology
From French Catalan, from the region's own name for itself, Catalunya.
Rhymes for Catalan
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What does “Catalan” mean?
The word “Catalan” means a native or inhabitant of Catalonia, in north-east Spain. In plain terms, to do with Catalonia — its people, or the Catalan language.
How do you pronounce “Catalan”?
“Catalan” is pronounced KA-tuh-lan (/ˈkæ.təˌlæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Catalan” in a sentence?
Here is “Catalan” used in a sentence: “Many Catalans identify strongly with their own regional culture.”
What part of speech is “Catalan”?
Depending on how it is used, “Catalan” can be a noun, a name and an adjective.
Where does the word “Catalan” come from?
The word “Catalan” comes from French. From French Catalan, from the region's own name for itself, Catalunya.
Is “Catalan” a common word?
“Catalan” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Catalan” have?
“Catalan” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a native or inhabitant of Catalonia, in north-east Spain.
