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Noun classical latin has 1 sense
  1. classical Latin - the language of educated people in ancient Rome; "Latin is a language as dead as dead can be. It killed the ancient Romans--and now it's killing me"
    --1 is a kind of
    Latin

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Classical Latin

Description:

Classical Latin refers to the form of the Latin language as it was spoken and written during the time of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, particularly from the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD. It is considered the standard Latin and is characterized by its highly refined grammar and vocabulary.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Referring to the language spoken and written during the time of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire.

Sense 2:

Relating to the highly refined grammar and vocabulary of the standard Latin.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Studying classical Latin literature provides profound insights into the ancient Roman civilization.

Usage 2:

Many modern English words have their origins in classical Latin.

Sample Sentences:

1. The works of Cicero and Virgil are great examples of classical Latin literature.

2. Marcus is studying classical Latin to better understand the legal systems of ancient Rome.

3. The classical Latin alphabet consists of 23 letters, excluding J, U, and W.

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