noun
Uncommon
Gaelic
GA-lihk
Gaelic (noun) means any of the Goidelic languages, especially Irish, Scottish, or Manx Gaelic. Example: “She learned Gaelic from her grandmother in the Scottish Highlands.”
noun
1
Any of the Goidelic languages, especially Irish, Scottish, or Manx Gaelic.
"She learned Gaelic from her grandmother in the Scottish Highlands."
adjective
1
Relating to the Gaels or their languages.
"I began to study coats of arms, visit the Web sites of portrait galleries and look up the etymology of Gaelic names."
— Leslie Larson, Up a family tree (2012)
"The village has a Gaelic-speaking primary school."
How to use Gaelic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe family of languages spoken by the Gaelic peoples, or anything relating to them.
UK vs US
Scottish Gaelic is usually pronounced "GAH-lik" in the UK, while Irish Gaelic is often pronounced "GAY-lik."
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Etymology
From Gael + the adjective-forming suffix -ic.
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What does “Gaelic” mean?
The word “Gaelic” means any of the Goidelic languages, especially Irish, Scottish, or Manx Gaelic. In plain terms, the family of languages spoken by the Gaelic peoples, or anything relating to them.
How do you pronounce “Gaelic”?
“Gaelic” is pronounced GA-lihk (/ˈɡeɪlɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gaelic” in a sentence?
Here is “Gaelic” used in a sentence: “She learned Gaelic from her grandmother in the Scottish Highlands.”
What part of speech is “Gaelic”?
Depending on how it is used, “Gaelic” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “Gaelic” a common word?
“Gaelic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Gaelic” have?
“Gaelic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any of the Goidelic languages, especially Irish, Scottish, or Manx Gaelic.
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