Romance Language (Noun)
Meaning
The group of languages derived from Latin.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Italian language is a Romance language that evolved from Latin and is spoken by millions worldwide.
- Portuguese is a Romance language with many similarities to Spanish and French in terms of grammar and vocabulary.
- As a Romance language, French has retained many Latin roots and has been influenced by Germanic languages.
- The Romance languages, including Spanish, Italian, and Romanian, are widely spoken in Europe and the Americas.
- Spanish is a Romance language that has become an important part of the cultural heritage of many countries in Central and South America.