Latin
/ˈlætɪn/ · La·tin
noun
- A Romance language spoken in Italy, France, Spain, and other countries. She studied Latin in school to improve her understanding of ancient Roman literature.
- A language used in the Roman Empire. The Latin inscriptions on the ancient Roman ruins provided valuable information about the culture and history of the time.
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of Rome or the Roman Empire. The Latin style of architecture was popularized in ancient Rome.
proper noun
- A language or dialect spoken in a specific region or country. Latin is the official language of the Vatican City.
Did you know? Latin is one of the six official languages of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).