Ladino (Noun)
Meaning
The Spanish dialect spoken by Sephardic Jews but written in the Hebrew script.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The community's rich cultural heritage was reflected in their use of Ladino as a primary language for daily life.
- Scholars have long been fascinated by the unique blend of Spanish and Hebrew influences in Ladino.
- Many Ladino texts from the 15th century have been preserved and are now studied by linguists worldwide.
- Ladino was an essential part of the Sephardic Jewish identity, especially during the Ottoman Empire era.
- Despite its decline in recent centuries, efforts are being made to revive Ladino as a spoken language among Sephardic communities.