Baltic
UK: ˈbɔːltɪk | US: ˈbɔːltɪk
adj. relating to the Baltic Sea or the surrounding region
adj. (often Baltic) British informal extremely cold
The term Baltic originates from the Latin Balticus, derived from Baltia, a medieval name for the region inhabited by the Baltic tribes. The root Balt refers to these tribes, while the suffix -ic forms adjectives (e.g., Arctic, Gothic). Over time, Baltic expanded to describe the sea, languages (e.g., Latvian, Lithuanian), and climate (hence the British slang for "very cold").
The Baltic Sea is a vital trade route for Northern Europe.
She wore three layers—it was Baltic outside!
Lithuanian is one of the two surviving Baltic languages.
The conference focused on Baltic environmental cooperation.
His research compares Baltic and Scandinavian folklore.