Gauls

/ɡɔːlz/ noun

Definition

The Celtic people who inhabited ancient Gaul (modern-day France, Belgium, and parts of surrounding regions) from the Iron Age until Roman conquest. They were known for their warrior culture and resistance to Roman expansion.

Etymology

From Latin 'Galli', possibly derived from a Celtic word meaning 'foreigner' or 'enemy'. The Romans used this term to describe the Celtic tribes they encountered, though the Gauls likely had different names for themselves.

Kelly Says

The Gauls gave us the stereotype of the fierce Celtic warrior, but they were also skilled metalworkers, traders, and agriculturalists who developed sophisticated urban centers. Their most famous leader, Vercingetorix, united the Gallic tribes against Julius Caesar in 52 BCE, creating one of history's most dramatic underdog stories.

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