Latin school

American  

noun

1. a secondary school emphasizing instruction in Latin and Greek.

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Etymology

Origin of Latin school

First recorded in 1645–55

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Latin school

In his earlier job at Boston Latin school, Emery sent along scores of young men to Ivy League schools.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026

Luther delighted in attending the Latin school at Eisenach.

From Life of Luther with several introductory and concluding chapters from general church history by Just, Gustav

In 1798, he completed his studies with Rev. Feld and enrolled in the Latin school at Aarhus, the principal city of Jylland.

From Hymns and Hymnwriters of Denmark by Aaberg, J. C. (Jens Christian)

Three years later he became rector of the Latin school at Düsseldorf.

From The Story of Our Hymns by Ryden, Ernest Edwin

The new English High and Latin school, founded in 1635, is the oldest school of the country.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" by Various