Gaul
|Gaul|
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/ɡɔl/
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/ɡɔːl/
ancient region
Etymology
'Gaul' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Gallia', which referred to the region inhabited by the Gauls.
'Gallia' transformed into the Old French word 'Gaule', and eventually became the modern English word 'Gaul'.
Initially, it referred to the region and its people, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an ancient region in Western Europe, which is now primarily France and parts of Belgium, Western Germany, and Northern Italy.
Julius Caesar famously conquered Gaul in the 1st century BC.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a native or inhabitant of ancient Gaul.
The Gauls were known for their fierce resistance against Roman expansion.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 04:39