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Which language did the Celts speak?

The Celts didn't speak a single language, but a family of languages known as Celtic languages.

Here's a breakdown:

* Insular Celtic: This branch encompasses the languages spoken on the islands of Britain and Ireland.

* Goidelic: Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Manx

* Brythonic: Welsh, Cornish, Breton

* Continental Celtic: These were spoken on the mainland of Europe, but most are now extinct.

* Gaulish: Spoken in Gaul (modern France)

* Celtiberian: Spoken in the Iberian Peninsula

* Lepontic: Spoken in the Alps

* Others: Several other languages are thought to have existed, but evidence is limited.

Therefore, when referring to the Celts, it's more accurate to talk about the Celtic languages rather than a singular language.

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