Latin

English

/ˈlæt.ɪn/, /ˈlæt.n̩/

adj

Definitions

Of or relating to the language spoken in ancient Rome and other cities of Latium which is rarely used.
Of or relating to the script of the language spoken in ancient Rome and many modern alphabets.
Of or relating to ancient Rome or its Empire.
Of or relating to Latium (modern Lazio), the region around Rome.
Of or relating to the customs and people descended from the ancient Romans and their Empire.
Of or from Latin America or of Latin American culture.
(Christianity) Roman Catholic; of or pertaining to the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Latyn inherited from Old English Latin derived from Old French latin (Latin) derived from Latin latīnus (Latin).

Origin

Latin

latīnus

Gloss

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