latinus

/lætɪnəs/

Definitions

1. proper noun

A Roman king, father of Latinus, who was said to have been the son of Faunus and Marica.

“The myth of Latinus and his son, Silvius, is an interesting part of Roman mythology.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the Romans or the Latin people.

“The Latinus dialect was an important part of the Latin language.”

Synonyms

  • Latin
  • Roman

Antonyms

  • barbarian
  • non-Roman