Catalan
noun
Cat·a·lan
ˈka-tə-lən 
-ˌlan
1
: a native or inhabitant of Catalonia
2
: the Romance language of Catalonia, Valencia, Andorra, and the Balearic islands
Catalan
adjective
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The renovation, which combines Catalan heritage with modern niceties, is the work of the Barcelona design firm Astet Studio, a group that’s known for some of the sexiest dining rooms in Marbella.
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Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Distribution: The Lingering Weak Link For all its strengths, Catalan animation still faces significant hurdles in distribution, especially at home.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 6 June 2025
The Catalan filmmaker was able to provide a realistic depiction of her situation by choosing to emphasise the actual process of coping with the trauma, a process which can’t be rushed.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 3 June 2025
The Catalan derby always brings intensity regardless of table position, but with Barcelona on the verge of securing another league title, the atmosphere promises to be electric.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Distribution: The Lingering Weak Link For all its strengths, Catalan animation still faces significant hurdles in distribution, especially at home.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 6 June 2025
The Catalan filmmaker was able to provide a realistic depiction of her situation by choosing to emphasise the actual process of coping with the trauma, a process which can’t be rushed.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 3 June 2025
The Catalan derby always brings intensity regardless of table position, but with Barcelona on the verge of securing another league title, the atmosphere promises to be electric.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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“Catalan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Catalan. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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