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Gaulish

[ ˈɡɔːlɪʃ ]

Noun / Adjective

^{Context #1 | Noun}

history

A native or inhabitant of ancient Gaul.

Synonyms

Celtic, Gallic

Examples of usage

The Gaulish people were known for their fierce resistance against the Roman Empire.
Gaulish tribes often fought amongst themselves before uniting against a common enemy.
Julius Caesar encountered fierce Gaulish warriors during his conquest of Gaul.

^{Context #2 | Adjective}

history

Relating to ancient Gaul or its people.

Synonyms

Celtic, Gallic

Examples of usage

The Gaulish language is an extinct Celtic language.
Gaulish art and culture influenced neighboring regions.
Many Gaulish tribes were eventually assimilated into the Roman Empire.

Translations

Translations of the word "Gaulish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gálico

🇮🇳 गैलिक

🇩🇪 Gallisch

🇮🇩 Galik

🇺🇦 галльський

🇵🇱 galijski

🇯🇵 ガリア語

🇫🇷 gaulois

🇪🇸 galo

🇹🇷 Gal

🇰🇷 갈리아어

🇸🇦 غالي

🇨🇿 galština

🇸🇰 galský

🇨🇳 高卢语

🇸🇮 galščina

🇮🇸 gelískur

🇰🇿 гал

🇬🇪 გალური

🇦🇿 qallik

🇲🇽 galo

Etymology

The term 'Gaulish' refers to the ancient Celtic people who inhabited the region known as Gaul, which roughly corresponds to modern-day France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, and Germany. The Gauls were known for their bravery, fierce independence, and resistance to Roman conquest. The Gaulish language, a Celtic language, was spoken by the Gauls but eventually gave way to Latin with the Romanization of the region. The legacy of the Gauls lives on in various aspects of modern European culture, from place names to historical accounts.