Latinism

[ lat-n-iz-uhm ]

/ ˈlæt nˌɪz əm /

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noun

a mode of expression derived from or imitative of Latin.

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Origin of Latinism

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

OTHER WORDS FROM Latinism

an·ti-Lat·in·ism, noun

Words nearby Latinism

Latin Church, Latin cross, latine, Latinian, Latinic, Latinism, Latinist, Latinity, Latinize, Latino, Latino-Faliscan

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How to use Latinism in a sentence

This expression, however signior Sylli picked it up, is a Latinism: Erras, tota via aberras.
The Plays of Philip Massinger|Philip Massinger
After the Tuscan mariners transformed: a Latinism; so, 'since created man.
An Introduction to the Prose and Poetical Works of John Milton|Hiram Corson
In this Latinism the preterit denotes that a thing or condition that once existed no longer exists.
Modern Spanish Lyrics|Various
Latinism, like every new craze, became a passion, and ran through the less intelligent kinds of writing in a wild excess.
English Literature: Modern|G. H. Mair

What a loss it would be had the magnificent rugged name of Rembrandt van Rhyn been exchanged for a smooth emasculated Latinism.
A Wanderer in Holland|E. V. Lucas

British Dictionary definitions for Latinism

Latinism

/ (ˈlætɪˌnɪzəm) /

noun

a word, idiom, or phrase borrowed from Latin

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