the Welsh

noun

: the people of Wales

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Stranded in the Welsh mountains, seven reality show contestants must expose their rivals secrets live on air. — L.m. Chilton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026 Some caps currently in use are more than 40 years old, according to the Welsh Guards. — James Frater, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 Friday’s trip to West Ham United, the first league meeting between the two clubs in a little over 45 years, seems certain to set a new record attendance for a match involving the Welsh side. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Gods and goddesses were also named for beautiful aspects of the natural world like Iris, the Greek goddess of the rainbow, or Dylan, the Welsh god of the sea. — Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Welsh

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“The Welsh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Welsh. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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