New Latin

American  

noun

1. the Latin that became current, notably in scientific literature, after the Renaissance, c1500. NL, NL., N.L.

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New Latin British  

noun

1. Also called: Neo-Latin.  the form of Latin used since the Renaissance, esp for scientific nomenclature

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Example Sentences

At various points in his life he both studied and taught film, wrote screenplays and helped establish and lead the New Latin American Cinema Foundation in Cuba.

From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2024

It was borrowed from the New Latin “vaccina,” which goes back to Latin’s feminine “vaccinus,” meaning “of or from a cow.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 29, 2021

It was borrowed from the New Latin "vaccina," which goes back to Latin's feminine "vaccinus," meaning "of or from a cow."

From Fox News • Nov. 29, 2021

In the New Latin form “Johannes factotum,” it was contained in a pamphlet by a playwright criticizing his own industry.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2021

Both we and our books must have looked very fresh and new to him, though we may all be a little battered now; at least, my New Latin Tutor is.

From A Handbook for Latin Clubs by Paxson, Susan