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breton

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈbɹɛtən// bre·ton

adj. relating to Brittany, a region in northwest France, or its people and language. It also describes a style of clothing with horizontal blue and white stripes.

adj. relating to Brittany, its inhabitants, or the Celtic language spoken there. Often used to describe a specific pattern of horizontal navy and white stripes originally worn by the French Navy.


SIMPLE

She wore a classic Breton top with jeans.

CONTEXTUAL

The museum features a collection of traditional Breton costumes and wooden furniture from the nineteenth century.

COMPLEX

While the Breton language has seen a decline in daily usage, recent cultural initiatives have successfully integrated it into local signage and primary education across the region.

Origin

From French Breton. Doublet of Briton and Brython.

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun. When referring to the language or people, it is always capitalised.

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