: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Celts or their languages
Celtic music
Celtic folklore
: a group of Indo-European languages usually subdivided into Brythonic and Goidelic and now largely confined to Brittany, Wales, Ireland, and the Scottish Highlands see Indo-European Languages Table
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Halloween celebrations throughout Ireland are also a fun way to learn about Celtic culture.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
This year's event features a variety of music and entertainment from The Elders, a six-piece American Celtic folk-rock group; The Mile Highlanders Pipe Band featuring bagpipes and other instruments; the Reed School of Irish Dance; and the All-Star Irish Session Players.
—Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
The established financial advantage Rangers and Celtic enjoy over every other team in Scotland means that European qualification is almost guaranteed, with the title winners gaining access to the Champions League.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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The lead singer of the Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys challenged a man in a MAGA shirt to whether it was made in the USA or not.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Halloween celebrations throughout Ireland are also a fun way to learn about Celtic culture.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
This year's event features a variety of music and entertainment from The Elders, a six-piece American Celtic folk-rock group; The Mile Highlanders Pipe Band featuring bagpipes and other instruments; the Reed School of Irish Dance; and the All-Star Irish Session Players.
—Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
The established financial advantage Rangers and Celtic enjoy over every other team in Scotland means that European qualification is almost guaranteed, with the title winners gaining access to the Champions League.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Celtic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Celtic. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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