Latin
Latinnoun
UK/ˈlætɪn/US/ˈlætn/
B1the language of ancient Rome, which many European languages come from
- She studied Latin at school.
- Many English words come from Latin.
Latinadjective
UK/ˈlætɪn/US/ˈlætn/
LANGUAGE
B1connected with the language of ancient Rome
- The Latin name of the plant is very long.
- He is reading a Latin text.
CULTURE
B2connected with the countries of Central and South America, or their people and culture
- She loves Latin music and dancing.
- The band plays Latin jazz.