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Catalonia
ka-tuh-LOH-nee-uh
Catalonia (name) means an autonomous region in north-eastern Spain, with Barcelona as its capital. Example: “Catalonia has its own parliament and distinct cultural identity within Spain.”
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An autonomous region in north-eastern Spain, with Barcelona as its capital.
"Catalonia has its own parliament and distinct cultural identity within Spain."
How to use Catalonia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Spanish region whose capital is Barcelona and where Catalan is spoken.
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Etymology
From Catalan Catalunya; the ultimate origin of the name is disputed.
Rhymes for Catalonia
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What does “Catalonia” mean?
The word “Catalonia” means an autonomous region in north-eastern Spain, with Barcelona as its capital. In plain terms, the Spanish region whose capital is Barcelona and where Catalan is spoken.
How do you pronounce “Catalonia”?
“Catalonia” is pronounced ka-tuh-LOH-nee-uh (/ˌkætəˈloʊniə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Catalonia” in a sentence?
Here is “Catalonia” used in a sentence: “Catalonia has its own parliament and distinct cultural identity within Spain.”
What part of speech is “Catalonia”?
“Catalonia” is a name.
Where does the word “Catalonia” come from?
The word “Catalonia” comes from Catalan. From Catalan Catalunya; the ultimate origin of the name is disputed.
Is “Catalonia” a common word?
“Catalonia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
