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Noun new latin has 1 sense
  1. Neo-Latin, New Latin - Latin since the Renaissance; used for scientific nomenclature
    --1 is a kind of Latin

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New Latin

Description:

New Latin refers to the form of Latin that emerged during the Renaissance and continued to be used in scientific, academic, and religious contexts until the 19th century. It represents the evolution of classical Latin, incorporating new vocabulary, syntax, and grammatical conventions.

Sense 1 (Noun):

In a broad sense, New Latin encompasses the Latin language as it developed and thrived after the Middle Ages, influenced by the linguistic and cultural changes of the time.

Example sentence: Scientists during the Enlightenment made significant contributions to their respective fields through their publications in New Latin.

Sense 2 (Adjective):

As an adjective, New Latin refers to something related to or characteristic of the language and culture that emerged after the Middle Ages.

Example sentence: The Renaissance humanists were known for their proficiency in both classical Latin and New Latin.

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