Latinism

[ lat-n-iz-uhm ]

noun
  1. a mode of expression derived from or imitative of Latin.

Origin of Latinism

1
From the Medieval Latin word latīnismus, dating back to 1560–70. See Latin, -ism

Other words from Latinism

  • an·ti-Lat·in·ism, noun
  • pro-Lat·in·ism, noun

Words Nearby Latinism

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British Dictionary definitions for Latinism

Latinism

/ (ˈlætɪˌnɪzəm) /


noun
  1. a word, idiom, or phrase borrowed from Latin

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