Insular Celtic

Insular Celtic refers to the branch of the Celtic languages spoken on the British Isles, primarily including Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, and Breton. These languages evolved from a common Celtic ancestor and are characterized by certain shared features such as specific grammatical structures and vocabulary. Insular Celtic is divided into two groups: Goidelic (or Gaelic) languages—Irish, Scottish Gaelic, and Manx—and Brittonic (or Brythonic) languages—Welsh, Breton, and Cornish. This linguistic family has a rich cultural and historical significance, shaping the identities of the communities where these languages are spoken today.