Occitan
Occitan
Occitan (pronunciation: /ɔk.si.tã/), also known as lenga d'òc by its native speakers, is a Romance language spoken in southern France, Italy's Occitan Valleys, Monaco, and Spain's Val d'Aran.
Etymology
The term Occitan comes from the medieval Latin Occitania, which itself is derived from occidens, the Latin word for "west". This is a reference to the language's historical use in areas west of the Alps.
Related Terms
- Romance languages: A group of languages that evolved from Vulgar Latin. Occitan is a part of this group.
- Lenga d'òc: The native term for the Occitan language.
- Occitania: The region in southern Europe where Occitan is traditionally spoken.
- Occitan Valleys: A region in Italy where Occitan is spoken.
- Val d'Aran: A valley in Spain where Occitan is spoken.
- Alps: The mountain range in Europe to the east of the Occitan-speaking region.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Occitan in the language itself is /utsi'tan/. In English, it is typically pronounced /ɔk.si.tã/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Occitan
- Wikipedia's article - Occitan
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