latin

• Die antike Sprache Latiums und des Römischen Reiches betreffend; zu den Völkern und Kulturen der romanischsprachigen Länder oder zu Lateinamerika gehörend.

Relating to the ancient language of Latium and the Roman Empire, or to the peoples and cultures of countries that speak Romance languages.

1. Relating to ancient Latins or Latin languageB2formal

   Pertaining to the ancient people of Latium or their language, which was the language of the Roman Empire.

   Sich auf die alten Latiner oder die lateinische Sprache beziehend

   • He studied Latin literature at university.
   • The Latin alphabet is used in many modern languages.
   • Latin inscriptions can be found on ancient Roman monuments.

2. Relating to Romance language speakersB2formal

   Describing people or countries whose languages derive from Latin, such as Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Romanian.

   Auf Sprecher romanischer Sprachen bezogen

   • Latin American countries share many cultural traditions.
   • The Latin Quarter in Paris is known for its lively atmosphere.
   • She enjoys Latin music and dance.

   Synonymeromanceromanic

3. Relating to languages derived from LatinB2formal

   Pertaining to the group of languages that evolved from Latin, known as Romance languages.

   Romanisch

   • Spanish and Italian are both Latin languages.
   • The Latin roots of English words are often studied in etymology.
   • Many scientific terms come from Latin.

   Synonymeromanceromanic

4. Relating to the ancient region of LatiumC1formal

   Of or relating to Latium, the ancient region in central Italy where Rome was founded.

   Latinisch

   • The Latin tribes settled in the region of Latium.
   • Ancient Latin cities were located near the Tiber River.
   • The history of Latium is closely tied to the rise of Rome.

• Substantiv, das die klassische Sprache des antiken Rom und ihrer Dialekte bezeichnet, oder eine Person aus dem antiken Latium, oder einen Angehörigen von Völkern, deren Sprachen vom Lateinischen abstammen.

A noun referring to the classical language of ancient Rome and its dialects, or a person from ancient Latium, or a member of peoples whose languages derive from Latin.

Eigenname

1. Language of ancient RomeB1formal

   Any dialect of the language spoken in ancient Rome and its empire, from which the Romance languages developed.

   Latein

   • She studied Latin for five years in school.
   • Many English words have roots in Latin.
   • The manuscript was written in classical Latin.

2. Inhabitant of ancient LatiumB2formal

   A person who lived in the ancient region of Latium in central Italy.

   Einwohner des antiken Latium

   • The early Latins were among the founders of Rome.
   • Historians study the culture of the ancient Latins.
   • The Latins spoke an early form of the Latin language.

3. Person from a Latin-derived cultureB2formal

   A member of those peoples whose languages derive from Latin, such as Italians, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanians.

   Angehöriger der romanischen Kultur

   • The festival celebrated the traditions of the Latin peoples.
   • Many Latins share similar cultural and linguistic roots.
   • He considers himself a Latin because of his Italian heritage.

   Synonymeromance