Gaelic Language
Definition
Gaelic refers to a group of languages within the Celtic language family including Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic, and Manx spoken primarily in Ireland, Scotland, and Isle of Man respectively.
Analogy
Consider Gaelic as different flavors of your favorite ice cream brand - they're all part of one brand (Celtics) but come with their unique tastes (languages).
Related terms
Irish Gaelic: A Goidelic language native to Ireland.
Scottish Gaelic: Another Goidelic language native to Scotland.
Manx: The historic native language of Isle Of Man which became extinct by mid 20th century but has seen some revival efforts recently.
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