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   Latin

   /ˈlatɪn/

   noun

   • 1. the language of ancient Rome and its empire, widely used historically as a language of scholarship and administration.
   • ▪ an inhabitant of ancient Latium in Ιtaly.
   • 2. a native or inhabitant of a country whose language developed from Latin, especially a Latin American.
   • ▪ music of a kind originating in Latin America, characterized by dance rhythms and extensive use of indigenous percussion instruments: "eclectic jazz through Latin into soulful grooves"

   adjective

   • 1. relating to Latin: "Latin poetry"
   • ▪ relating to the Western or Roman Catholic Church (as historically using Latin for its rites): "the Latin patriarch of Antioch"
   • ▪ relating to ancient Latium.
   • 2. relating to the countries using languages, such as French and Spanish, that developed from Latin: "Mexico and other Latin countries"
   • ▪ relating to or characteristic of Latin American music: "snapping his fingers to a Latin beat"

   Word Origin from Latin Latinus ‘of Latium’ (see Latium).

   Derivatives

   • 1. Latinism noun
   • 2. Latinist noun

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LatinLatin - Wikipedia

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   Latin ( lingua Latina, Latin: [ˈlɪŋɡʷa ɫaˈtiːna], or Latinum, Latin: [ɫaˈtiːnʊ̃]) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Considered a dead language, Latin was originally spoken in Latium (now known as Lazio ), the lower Tiber area around Rome, Italy. [1] .

3. www.britannica.com › topic › Latin-languageLatin language | Definition, Origin, Examples, Rules, & Facts

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Latin language, Indo-European language in the Italic group and ancestral to the modern Romance languages. During the Middle Ages and until comparatively recent times, Latin was the language most widely used in the West for scholarly and literary purposes.

4. www.online-latin-dictionary.comONLINE LATIN DICTIONARY

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   Latin Dictionary: the best Latin dictionary with a conjugator and a Latin declension tool available online for free!

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › LatinLatin Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LATIN is of, relating to, or composed in Latin. How to use Latin in a sentence.

6. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › LatinLatin - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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   Latin is an Italic language that was developed in Ancient Rome. Short Latin texts have been found from about the 5th century BC and longer texts from about the 3rd century BC. Spoken Latin. All alphabets of latin. A woman speaking Latin. Classical Latin was used in the 1st century BC and was the official language of the Roman Empire.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLatin | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Contents. Latin definition: 1. the language used by ancient Romans and as the language of educated people in many European…. Learn more.

8. www.latin-is-simple.comLatin is Simple - a Latin Online Dictionary for Students

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   Find Latin Vocabulary quickly in the Online Dictionary and translate texts easily using the Latin Text Analysis tool.