Gauls were a group of people who lived in central and western Europe during the Iron Age and Roman period. Synonyms for Gauls may include Celts, Gallic people, Galatians and Goidels. Celts are a linguistic term used to refer to people who spoke Celtic languages and were spread across Europe. Gallic people were the ancient inhabitants of Gaul, which covers a region of modern-day France. The Galatians were Celtic people who settled in central Anatolia in present-day Turkey. Goidels were an ancient group of Celtic people from Ireland and Scotland. These synonyms give us a deeper understanding of the diverse cultures and languages that existed in the ancient world.