Latins (en. Latins)

/la.tɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Member of a people or culture from antiquity, related to the Latin language.

The Latins of antiquity influenced European culture.

Les latins de l'Antiquité ont influencé la culture européenne.

The term often designating the inhabitants of regions where a Romance language is spoken.

The Latins include groups such as the French, Italians, and Spaniards.

Les latins incluent des groupes comme les Français, les Italiens et les Espagnols.

From the Latin 'Latinus', designating the ancient region of Latium in Italy.

Latin culture

Reference to all cultures derived from Romance languages.

Culture latine

Latin heritage

The lasting impact of Latin culture on modern Europe.

Héritage latin

Latin language

The language that gave rise to the Romance languages, such as French and Spanish.

Langue latine

latin

Relating to the Latins or their culture.

latin

romance

Language or culture derived from Latin.

romance

romanization

Process by which a culture acquires Latin characteristics.

romanisation

A term sometimes used pejoratively to refer to people perceived as too traditional.

He has such Latin ideas; he refuses to change.

Il a des idées tellement latins, il refuse de changer.

Used to describe someone who takes themselves too seriously in a cultural context.

You're really a Latin with all these rules!

Tu es vraiment un latin avec toutes ces règles!