What is another word for Goidelic?

Pronunciation: [ɡɔ͡ɪdˈɛlɪk] (IPA)

Looking for synonyms for the word "Goidelic"? Here are some options: Gaelic, Gaelic-speaking, Gaelic language, Celtic, Celtic-speaking, Celtic language, Irish, Scottish, Highland, Manx, and Brythonic. These synonyms all relate to the Goidelic languages, which are a branch of the Celtic languages spoken primarily in Ireland and Scotland. The Goidelic languages include Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic, and Manx. If you're looking to describe something or someone related to the Goidelic language or culture, any of these synonyms would be an appropriate choice depending on the context.

What are the hypernyms for Goidelic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Goidelic

The decision of the question seems to depend upon whether we should regard the Goidelic elements visible in western Britain as due in part to an original Goidelic population or ascribe them wholly to Irish immigrants.
"The Romanization of Roman Britain"
F. Haverfield
Picts, Goidelic Celts, Brythonic Celts, Scots, and Anglo-Saxons were in possession of the country.
"An Outline of the Relations between England and Scotland (500-1707)"
Robert S. Rait

Related words: Gaelic languages, Irish language, Celtic languages, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh language, Cornish language

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