Latin

/ˈlæt.ɪn/ adjective B1

Of or relating to Latin: the language spoken in ancient Rome and other cities of Latium.
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 Latium (modern Lazio), the region around Rome.
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.
Roman Catholic; of or pertaining to the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.

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Phillips was in the back of the room hearing Prissy Andrews’s Latin, Diana whispered to Anne, “That’s Gilbert Blythe sitting right across the aisle from you, Anne.

Anne of Green Gables, p. 112 · C1

There is a wise Latin proverb that is very much in point.”

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 50 · C1

“I cannot speak Latin,” responded the marquise.

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 51 · C1

Now, a real German invariably prints in the Latin character, so that we may safely say that this was not written by one, but by a clumsy imitator who overdid his part.

A Study in Scarlet, p. 38 · B2

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Latin A person native to ancient Rome or its Empire. C2

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