1
a
: of, relating to, or composed in Latin
b
: romance
2
: of or relating to Latium or the Latins
3
: of or relating to the part of the Catholic Church that until recently used a Latin rite and forms the patriarchate of the pope
4
: of or relating to the peoples or countries using Romance languages
specifically
: of or relating to the peoples or countries of Latin America
1
: the Italic language of ancient Latium and of Rome and until modern times the dominant language of school, church, and state in western Europe see Indo-European Languages Table
2
: a member of the people of ancient Latium
3
: a Catholic of the Latin rite
4
: a member of one of the Latin peoples
specifically
: a native or inhabitant of Latin America
5
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 29 July 2025
The same could be said of other WIP titles and and an ever growing number of titles in Latin America.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 29 July 2025
During a visit to the Dominican Republic, Lozano, who had arranged for Dieu’s prior treatment with the help of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos, a Catholic children’s charity with programs in Latin America and the Caribbean, approached officials about getting a humanitarian visa for Dieu and his wife.
—Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
However, Chevy always sold well in Latin America, so their Nova turned out not to be a problem for them.
—Margot MacHol Bisnow, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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At the event, which took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, the musician took home four awards, including Top Latin Artist and Top Latin Album.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 29 July 2025
The same could be said of other WIP titles and and an ever growing number of titles in Latin America.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 29 July 2025
During a visit to the Dominican Republic, Lozano, who had arranged for Dieu’s prior treatment with the help of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos, a Catholic children’s charity with programs in Latin America and the Caribbean, approached officials about getting a humanitarian visa for Dieu and his wife.
—Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
However, Chevy always sold well in Latin America, so their Nova turned out not to be a problem for them.
—Margot MacHol Bisnow, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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“Latin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Latin. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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Latin
2 of 2 noun1
: the Italic language of ancient Rome
2
: an ancient Roman
3
: a member of one of the peoples speaking Romance languages
especially
: a person born or living in Latin America
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