Catalan
noun
Cat·a·lan
ˈka-tə-lən 
-ˌlan
1
: a native or inhabitant of Catalonia
2
: the Romance language of Catalonia, Valencia, Andorra, and the Balearic islands
Catalan
adjective
Examples of Catalan in a Sentence
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The Present Whatever happened to the Catalan independence movement?
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Big Think, 24 June 2024
Taiwanese writers and artists, a bit like Catalan nationalists in Spain, emphasized the unique values of their native arts and culture, sometimes to a tiresome degree.
—Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024
The hotel’s rooftop terrace is buzzy and has excellent views; prominent Catalan chef Carme Ruscalleda helms Moments.
—Jamie Ditaranto, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
This year's best river cruises in Europe for families
On top of its history and location, Girona has a cool local vibe with great restaurants that include the Michelin three-star Celler Can Roca, which does high-gastro Catalan food.
—Ashley Rossi, USA TODAY, 17 June 2024
This was the first time the Socialists led a Catalan election in both votes and seats won.
—Joseph Wilson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2024
Image The amnesty law applies to people involved in the Catalan independence movement, which came to a head in October 2017, when the region’s separatist government, led by Mr. Puigdemont, ignored Spanish court orders and moved ahead with a referendum.
—Rachel Chaundler, New York Times, 30 May 2024
The fund provides financing to films with at least one Catalan minority co-producer, showcasing the region’s talent and helping local companies grow their international networks.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 May 2024
An upstart pro-secession, far-right party called Catalan Alliance, which rails against unauthorized immigration as well as the Spanish state, will enter the chamber for the first time with two seats.
—Joseph Wilson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2024
Big Think, 24 June 2024
Taiwanese writers and artists, a bit like Catalan nationalists in Spain, emphasized the unique values of their native arts and culture, sometimes to a tiresome degree.
—Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024
The hotel’s rooftop terrace is buzzy and has excellent views; prominent Catalan chef Carme Ruscalleda helms Moments.
—Jamie Ditaranto, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
This year's best river cruises in Europe for families
On top of its history and location, Girona has a cool local vibe with great restaurants that include the Michelin three-star Celler Can Roca, which does high-gastro Catalan food.
—Ashley Rossi, USA TODAY, 17 June 2024
This was the first time the Socialists led a Catalan election in both votes and seats won.
—Joseph Wilson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2024
Image The amnesty law applies to people involved in the Catalan independence movement, which came to a head in October 2017, when the region’s separatist government, led by Mr. Puigdemont, ignored Spanish court orders and moved ahead with a referendum.
—Rachel Chaundler, New York Times, 30 May 2024
The fund provides financing to films with at least one Catalan minority co-producer, showcasing the region’s talent and helping local companies grow their international networks.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 May 2024
An upstart pro-secession, far-right party called Catalan Alliance, which rails against unauthorized immigration as well as the Spanish state, will enter the chamber for the first time with two seats.
—Joseph Wilson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2024
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“Catalan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Catalan. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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