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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An article by Manchester City correspondent for The Athletic Sam Lee defending the Catalan boss's statements could provide evidence that these headlines are composed by a media skeptical about Guardiola's habit of praising struggling Premier League bosses. Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 The show will debut on Catalan public television channel TV3 and the 3Cat platform soon, although a specific date hasn’t been announced. Jamie Lang, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024 With Barcelona claiming the top spot for the past two years and the 2022 edition hosted in the Catalan capital, Spain continues its reign as one of the most significant and influential nations in the global cocktail community, making Madrid a fitting choice for the awards. Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024 Having spent many years as second fiddle to Barcelona, Madrid surpassed its Catalan cousin in 2023 with startups securing €605 million ($672 million) investment above Barcelona’s €457 million ($507 million). Stephen Armstrong, WIRED, 14 Oct. 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 25 Nov. 2024.

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