Celtic linguistics

Celtic linguistics studies the languages of the Celtic peoples, including Irish, Welsh, Breton, Scots Gaelic, Cornish, and Manx. These languages share common roots from ancient Indo-European origins and developed distinctive features over time. Scholars analyze their vocabulary, grammar, sound changes, and historical development to understand how Celtic languages evolved and interacted with neighboring language groups. This field also explores how Celtic languages have persisted or declined, shedding light on cultural identities and historical migrations of Celtic peoples across Europe and beyond.