The Romance language spoken in Catalonia, Valencia, and other regions, or relating to Catalonia and its people.
From Medieval Latin catalānus, derived from Cathalonia (Catalonia), possibly from Gothic *Katalaunia or from a pre-Roman substrate. The region's name may relate to 'castle' or 'chief' in ancient languages.
Catalan is often mistaken for a Spanish dialect, but it's actually closer to French in some aspects and has its own rich literary tradition dating back to medieval troubadours. Despite historical suppression, it remains vibrant with over 10 million speakers today.
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