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Latin language

Latin is an old language that used to be spoken in many parts of Europe. It is the language that many of our English words come from. Latin is no longer spoken as a first language, but it is still used in many ways. Latin is used in music, law, and scientific names. Even today, people use Latin phrases in everyday conversation to be fancy or impressive. For example, you may hear the phrase "In vino veritas" which means "in wine, there is truth". People also use Latin words like "species" or "alumnus" which mean specific kinds of things. Latin is an interesting and important language, and studying it can really help you understand other languages and increase your vocabulary.