Breton
//ˈbɹɛtən// adj, name, noun
adj, name, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A native or inhabitant of the region of Brittany, France. countable
- 2 a Celtic language of Brittany wordnet
- 3 The Celtic language of Brittany. uncountable
- 4 a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language) wordnet
Adjective
- 1 Of, from or relating to the region of Brittany, France. not-comparable
Proper Noun
- 1 A village in Alberta, Canada.
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"Welsh, Cornish and Breton are all closely related."
Etymology
From French Breton. Doublet of Briton and Brython.
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