noun
1.
an ancient region in W Europe, including the modern areas of N Italy, France, Belgium, and the S Netherlands: consisted of two main divisions, one part S of the Alps (Cisalpine Gaul) and another part N of the Alps (Transalpine Gaul)
2.
Latin Gallia. a province of the ancient Roman Empire, including the territory corresponding to modern France, Belgium, the S Netherlands, Switzerland, N Italy, and Germany W of the Rhine.
3.
an inhabitant of the ancient region of Gaul.
4.
a native or inhabitant of France.
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| 1. | Latin name: Gallia an ancient region of W Europe corresponding to N Italy, France, Belgium, part of Germany, and the S Netherlands: divided into Cisalpine Gaul, which became a Roman province before 100 |
| 2. | a native of ancient Gaul |
| 3. | a Frenchman |
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Word Origin & History
Gaul
1563, from Fr. Gaule, from L. Gallia, from Gallus "a Gaul."
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Thus, many celts were displaced in aquitania or were enslaved and moved out of gaul.
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