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/roʊˈmæns ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ · ro·mance·lan·guage
noun
  1. A language that evolved from Latin, such as Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, or Romanian. The Romance languages are spoken by millions of people around the world.
noun
  1. A language that is a member of the Romance language family. The Romance languages are known for their complex grammar and phonetic systems.
Did you know? The Romance languages are so named because they originated from the Latin spoken in the Roman Empire, which was the epitome of romance and culture in the ancient world.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026