baltic

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Definition

'Baltic' relates to the Baltic Sea, the countries around it (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), or the Baltic languages spoken there. It can also describe things or people from this region.

Usage & Nuances

'Baltic' is most commonly used as an adjective for the Baltic Sea, Baltic States, or Baltic languages. Occasionally, in British slang, 'baltic' informally means very cold, but this is regional and less common. Be careful not to confuse 'Baltic' with 'Balkan' (different region).

Spanish: bálticoPortuguese (BR): bálticoPortuguese (PT): bálticoChinese (Simplified): 波罗的海的 - 波罗的语族的Chinese (Traditional): 波羅的海的 - 波羅的語族的Hindi: बाल्टिकArabic: بلطيق

Example Sentences

The Baltic Sea is north of Poland.

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Lithuania is a Baltic country.

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The Baltic languages are unique in Europe.

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I would love to visit the Baltic States one day.

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It gets really baltic here in January, so bundle up!

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He studies ancient Baltic cultures and their traditions.

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