noun
- the language of ancient Rome and the Roman Empire
- a person whose native language is a Romance language derived from Latin
adjective
- relating to Latin or the Latin language
- relating to the countries or peoples of Latin America
- relating to the Roman Catholic Church
Examples
- Students in the honors program must take two years of Latin.
- Many scientific terms are derived from Latin words.
- The Latin alphabet is used in many languages today.
- She studied Latin American history in college.
- The priest conducted the service in Latin.
- Latin music has become very popular worldwide.
- He could read the Latin inscription on the old building.