LATIN


Meaning of LATIN in English

I. Lat ‧ in 1 /ˈlætɪn $ ˈlætn/ BrE AmE noun

1 . [uncountable] the language used in ancient Rome

2 . [countable] someone from Latin America

3 . [countable] someone from a southern European country whose language developed from Latin, for example Spain, Portugal, or Italy

II. Latin 2 BrE AmE adjective

[ Date: 900-1000 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: Latinus 'of Latium, Roman' , from Latium ancient country of Italy ]

1 . relating to the Latin language:

a Latin inscription

2 . from or relating to South America:

Latin music

3 . from or relating to southern European countries whose languages developed from Latin, for example Spain, Portugal, or Italy

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