Latin

Pronunciation

• enPR: lăʹtĭn, IPA ^(key): /ˈlætɪn/
• SAMPA: /"l{tIn/

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Proper noun

Proper noun Latin

1. A language that people used in ancient Rome.

   I don't know how to speak Latin.

   Many English words come from Latin.

Adjective

Positive Latin

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. In the language of ancient Rome.

   "Equus" is Latin for "horse."

2. From South America or Central America. Also, a person whose ancestors come from Spain.

   This is a Latin neighborhood, everyone here is from Mexico.

3. Typical of people from South America or Central America.

   I love Latin food and Latin music.