# welsh

/ˈwɛɫʃ/ (US) · /wˈɛlʃ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/welsh
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

the language spoken by people in Wales. It is also used to describe the people who come from that country.

For teachers: the Celtic language of Wales, or the people who inhabit Wales collectively. When referring to the language, it is treated as a singular entity; when referring to the people, it is preceded by the definite article.

## Examples

- She is learning to speak Welsh.
- Many road signs in Cardiff are written in both English and Welsh to support the local culture.
- The survival of Welsh into the modern era is often attributed to its early use in religious texts and its subsequent integration into the national school curriculum.

## Usage notes

- Always capitalized. When referring to the people as a group, use 'the Welsh'; for individuals, use 'Welshman' or 'Welshwoman'.

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