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Belgae

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Bel·gae  (blg, -j)
pl.n.
A people who formerly inhabited northeast Gaul and areas of southeast England. Belgium is named for them.
[Latin.]
Belgae [ˈbɛldʒiː ˈbɛlgaɪ]
n
(Historical Terms) (Social Science / Peoples) an ancient Celtic people who in Roman times inhabited present-day Belgium and N France
Belgic  adj
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Belgae was the primary name that is used to call the residents of Belgium (whom modern Belgium is named after).
Ancient Belgium - History in Europe by Ram Singh / Reference and Education community
derives from Gallia Belgica, a Roman province situated in the northernmost part of Gaul, that was inhabited by the Belgae, a mix of Celtic and Germanic clans.
Touring Belgium by Fiona Hiliard / Travel, recreation and leisure community
 
 
 
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