Catalan

noun

Cat·​a·​lan ˈka-tə-lən How to pronounce Catalan (audio)
-ˌlan
1
: a native or inhabitant of Catalonia
2
: the Romance language of Catalonia, Valencia, Andorra, and the Balearic islands
Catalan adjective

Examples of Catalan in a Sentence

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Barcelona’s rich cultural tapestry, deeply rooted in Catalan tradition, plays a pivotal role in shaping its fashion identity. Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024 Over the past two months, Boys and her 4-in-1 Later Bar have traveled to a wide range of destinations, including a Catalan wedding celebration, a work trip along the Norwegian fjords and a climate change conference in Azerbaijan. Carina Brackett, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024 Marimar Estate 2022 Chardonnay ‘La Masia’ - from the Don Miguel vineyard, ‘La Masia’ means ‘farmhouse’ in the Catalan language, with the grapes coming from a block closer to the house. Liz Thach, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 The 30 computer scientists at Giga’s Catalan center have, for one, developed an innovative infrastructure mapping and modeling tool. IEEE Spectrum, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Catalan 

Word History

Etymology

Spanish catalán

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Catalan was in the 15th century

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“Catalan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Catalan. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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