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proper noun
- (uncountable) The language of the ancient Romans; classical Latin.
- A person native to ancient Rome or its Empire.
- A person who is descended from the ancient Romans.
- A person whose native tongue is one descended from Latin, such as a Spaniard or Italian.
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adjective
- Of or relating to Latium (modern Lazio), the region around Rome.
- Of or relating to the language spoken in ancient Rome.
- Of or relating to the script of the language spoken in ancient Rome and many modern alphabets.
- Of or relating to ancient Rome or its Empire.
- Of or relating to the customs and people descended from the ancient Romans and their Empire.
- Of or from Latin America or of Latin American culture.
Etymology: From latinus, from Latium, the region around Rome, possibly from latus, side, + adjective suffix -inus.
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