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Definition of Latin
1. Adjective. Of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language. "Latin verb conjugations"
2. Noun. Any dialect of the language of ancient Rome.
Generic synonyms: Italic, Italic Language
Specialized synonyms: Old Latin, Classical Latin, Low Latin, Biblical Latin, Late Latin, Neo-latin, New Latin, Latinian Language, Romance, Romance Language
Derivative terms: Latinist
3. Adjective. Relating to people or countries speaking Romance languages. "Latin America"
4. Noun. An inhabitant of ancient Latium.
5. Adjective. Relating to languages derived from Latin. "Romance languages"
6. Noun. A person who is a member of those peoples whose languages derived from Latin.
7. Adjective. Of or relating to the ancient region of Latium. "Latin towns"
Definition of Latin
1. a. Of or pertaining to Latium, or to the Latins, a people of Latium; Roman; as, the Latin language.
2. n. A native or inhabitant of Latium; a Roman.
3. v. t. To write or speak in Latin; to turn or render into Latin.
Definition of Latin
1. Adjective. Of or relating to the language spoken in ancient Rome and other cities of Latium. ¹
2. Adjective. Of or relating to the script of the language spoken in ancient Rome and many modern alphabets. ¹
3. Adjective. Of or relating to ancient Rome or its Empire. ¹
4. Adjective. Of or relating to Latium (modern Lazio), the region around Rome. ¹
5. Adjective. Of or relating to the customs and people descended from the ancient Romans and their Empire. ¹
6. Adjective. Of or from Latin America or of Latin American culture. ¹
7. Adjective. (Christianity) Roman Catholic; of or pertaining to the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church. ¹
8. Proper noun. The language of the ancient Romans, other Latins and of the Roman Catholic church, especially Classical Latin. ¹
9. Noun. A person native to ancient Rome or its Empire. ¹
10. Noun. A person from one of the modern European countries (including France, Spain etc.) whose language is descended from Latin. ¹
11. Noun. A person from Latin America. ¹
12. Noun. (Christianity) A person adhering to Roman Catholic practice. ¹
13. Noun. A person native to the ancient region of Latium. ¹
14. Adjective. (alternative capitalization of Latin) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Latin
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1. A native or inhabitant of Latium; a Roman.
2. The language of the ancient Romans.
3. An exercise in schools, consisting in turning English into Latin.
4. A member of the Roman Catholic Church. (Lexicographical Neighbors of Latin
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