Latin in English: The language of ancient Rome. Many English, Spanish, and French words come from it. (noun)

Translation

The language of ancient Rome. Many English, Spanish, and French words come from it.

Word origin

From Latin Latinus, meaning of Latium, the region around Rome where the language was first spoken.

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"Latin" takes a capital letter, like all language names in English.

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Latin is no longer spoken as a first language, but it is still taught.

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"Latin" is also an adjective for things from Latin America.

language

The words people use to speak and write to each other.

ancient

Very old, from a time thousands of years ago.

history

All the things that happened in the past, and the study of them.

word

A sound or group of letters that has a meaning when you say or write it.

old

Having lived or existed for a long time; not new or young.

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