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Definition of "latinate" [latinate]

  • Nonstandard spelling of Latinate. (adjective)

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Use "latinate" in a sentence
  • "It's a nice, gristly, Germanic word, contrasting with the limitless space evoked by the latinate "America"."
  • "In Dragonchaser, I gave a lot of characters Lithuanian names like Giedrus and Skaidrys - these names have a latinate feel it's only a slight oversimplification to describe Lithuanian nomenclature as latinised Polish without the overfamiliarity of actual Latin names."
  • "Subsequent investigation proved PURLES OVIS to be a latinate version of a similar substance, this time from sheep."
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