Catalan (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Relating to or denoting or characteristic of Catalonia or its inhabitants; "Catalan independence movement".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The Catalan independence movement has a long and complex history in the region of Catalonia.
- Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, has a rich and unique Catalan culture.
- The Catalan language is closely related to the other Romance languages such as Spanish and French.
- Catalan cuisine is known for its bold flavors and the use of a wide variety of ingredients.
- GaudÃ's architectural style is iconic of the city and of the Catalan modernist movement.
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Meaning 2
Relating to or characteristic of the Catalan language; "Catalan poetry".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Catalan folk music features a wide variety of instruments including the cobla and the sardana.
- She was fascinated by the unique cadence of Catalan poetry.
- The Barcelona Olympics helped promote the region's Catalan culture.
- Academics consider Catalan a distinct Romance language with its own dialectal variations.
- Catalan nationalism emphasizes regional autonomy and linguistic preservation.