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catalan

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkætəɫən// cata·lan

n. the language spoken in Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands, as well as parts of Italy and Andorra.

n. the Romance language spoken in northeastern Spain, Andorra, and adjacent territories; also refers to a native speaker of this language.


SIMPLE

She speaks Catalan at home.

CONTEXTUAL

The sign was written in both Spanish and Catalan.

COMPLEX

Catalan literature has a rich history that dates back to the Middle Ages, influencing the cultural identity of the region.

Origin

From Middle English Catalane, from French Catalan, from Catalan català.

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