Latinism
a mode of expression derived from or imitative of Latin.
Origin of Latinism
1Other words from Latinism
- an·ti-Lat·in·ism, noun
- pro-Lat·in·ism, noun
Words Nearby Latinism
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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 MassingerAfter the Tuscan mariners transformed: a Latinism; so, 'since created man.
In this Latinism the preterit denotes that a thing or condition that once existed no longer exists.
Modern Spanish Lyrics | VariousLatinism, 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. MairWhat 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
/ (ˈlætɪˌnɪzəm) /
a word, idiom, or phrase borrowed from Latin
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