a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy
"The Baltic Sea serves as a crucial stronghold for the Russian navy along its northern European coast."
a branch of the Indo-European family of languages related to the Slavonic languages; Baltic languages have preserved many archaic features that are believed to have existed in Proto-Indo European
"Linguists study Lithuanian and Latvian as key examples of Baltic languages, which preserve many archaic features from their Indo-European roots."
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Baltic States or their peoples or languages
"The baltic region is home to distinct cultures and ancient traditions that differ from those found in neighboring countries."
Of or pertaining to the Baltic region or the Baltic Sea.
"The baltic winter in that northern region was so severe it froze the very ground beneath our boots."
Alternative letter-case form of Baltic (“very cold”)
In plain English: Baltic describes anything related to the Baltic Sea, which is located between Scandinavia and mainland Europe.
"The Baltic Sea is located between Scandinavia and Central Europe."
The Baltic Sea.
"The ship sailed across the icy waters of the baltic to reach its destination in Sweden."
The name "Baltic" comes from Latin, originally referring to people who lived near the sea. While its exact source is unknown, it may derive from a Germanic word for strait or possibly be connected to Lithuanian and Proto-Germanic roots meaning "white" or "belt."