Latinism

[lat-n-iz-uh m]

noun

a mode of expression derived from or imitative of Latin.

Origin of Latinism

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

Related formsan·ti-Lat·in·ism, noun

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Historical Examples of latinism

To compel, literally means to drive together; as a herd (a Latinism and rare).
Orthography
Elmer W. Cavins
After the Tuscan mariners transformed; a Latinism, meaning, after the transformation of the Tuscan mariners.
Minor Poems by Milton
John Milton
The expression is a Latinism, the gown standing for the toga.
Minor Poems by Milton
John Milton
Only in Africa did “Latinism” fail to take root permanently.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5
Various
There were authors who laboriously tried to Literary dangers of Latinism.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 8
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British Dictionary definitions for latinism

Latinism

noun

a word, idiom, or phrase borrowed from Latin

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