Occitan (Noun)
Meaning
The medieval dialects of Langue d'oc (southern France).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Occitan was the literary language of southern France during the medieval period, giving rise to a rich tradition of troubadour poetry.
- In the 13th century, Occitan was the dominant language in the region that is now southern France, known as Languedoc.
- Many towns in southern France still hold annual festivals celebrating their Occitan heritage and culture.
- Occitan was the language in which the Inquisition records from southern France were written, providing valuable insights into the region's history.
- Although the use of Occitan declined in the 16th century, it continued to influence the regional dialects of southern France.