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What ar some examples of roman language that influence modern life?
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∙ 9y ago
Our calender comes from one adopted by the roman ruler Julius Ceaser. The names of several months come from Latin. August comes from the latin ruler Cesar Agustus. September comes from Latin in march so September was the 7th month.
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militare = military
portare = portable
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Latin was and still is the official Roman language which is still used in the Catholic church and taught in many British schools. The Roman numerical system is still in use today.
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∙ 11y agoThe Romans spoke Latin. Many words in law and science are Latin French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese are derived from Latin. English has many Latin words of Latin origins partly because Latin used to be a language used by the educated elites and the church and partly because of the Normans.
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∙ 14y agoLatin was and still is the official Roman language which is still used in the Catholic church and taught in many British schools. The Roman numerical system is still in use today.
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