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Romance languages (Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian) are derived from Latin. English has a significant infusion of words of Latin origin partly because the educated elites read and wrote in Latin and partly because the Normans introduced French words. Roman law had been very influential so many legal term are of Latin origin. Many scientific words are Latin or Greek.

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Which language did the Roman language influence the least?

The Roman language didn't influence many other languages, including Chinese, Japanese, Inuit, Aborigine, Sami and many more.


Which script English language is written in?

The script of English language is Roman


How did the roman language influence everyday life in Greece or rome?

The Roman language was Latin. Of course the everyday language of Rome was based on the language of the Romans. Latin heavily influenced the Languages if Italy, Gaul (France), Hispania (Spain) Lusitania (Portugal) and Dacia (Romania). So much so that the modern languages of these countries are derived from Latin. Latin probably influenced the languages of other areas of the Roman Empire, but these were replaced by languages of the the conquests and large scale immigrations of Germanic peoples, Slavs and Arabs into areas of the Roman Empire. Latin was also the language of administration throughout the empire. Latin influenced the everyday life of Greece only in so far as it was the language of administration. It did not influence the Greek language. The Romans elites received an education in both Latin and Greek and were fluent in Greek.


How do you say princess in Roman?

Latin is the roman language


What languages come from the language of the ancient Roman Empire?

The Romans did not influence English and Greek. They influenced Spanish, French and modern Italian. The Greek language was around before the Roman language, and English is a Germanic language not Roman. The most popular languages at the time where Roman, Greek, and German. Roman- Spanish, Modern Italian, French German-English, Swedish, Dutch, Norwegian, Finish, Polish, Czech, Greek- Roman, Spanish, Armenian, Albanian, ect.

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Which language did the Roman language influence the least?

The Roman language didn't influence many other languages, including Chinese, Japanese, Inuit, Aborigine, Sami and many more.


Why did the Roman language influence how people speak and write today?

The Roman language, Latin, had a significant impact on many modern languages, particularly in Europe. Latin served as the language of the Roman Empire, which spread its influence across the continent. As a result, many languages evolved from Latin, influencing vocabulary, grammar, and structure. This influence can still be seen today in languages such as Spanish, French, Italian, and English.


Was the Etruscan influenced by roman culture?

The Etruscans came under increasing Roman influence and becamse so thoroughly Romanised that their civlilsation and even their language disappeared.


Why does Cleopatra spend so much time learning the roman language?

Cleopatra learned the Roman language, specifically Latin, to communicate with her Roman contemporaries, build alliances with Roman leaders, and navigate the political intricacies of the Roman Empire, which were crucial for maintaining her power and influence as the ruler of Egypt.


In what areas today can we see roman influence?

Roman influence can be seen in architecture, laws, language, and certain cultural practices around the world today. Examples include the use of Roman-inspired columns in government buildings, the basis for many modern legal systems derived from Roman law, the influence of Latin on many languages, and the continuation of Roman customs such as the celebration of holidays like Easter and Christmas.


What influence did Latin have on the larger world?

Roman language of Latin had great influence on later cultures - basis for many European languages (Spanish, Italian, some English)


What is the word origin for the word influence?

"Influence" comes from the Latin, "influere" which means "to flow into". Post-Roman Era Latin introduced the term "influentia" which became "influence" in the French, which is where the English language took it.


Is English a Germanic or Latin language?

English is a Germanic language with significant influence from Latin due to historical interactions with the Roman Empire and later through the Norman Conquest.


How did the romance languages get their name?

The Romance languages are a group of modern languages that evolved from Latin, the language of the Roman Empire. They are called "Romance" because they developed in the regions where the Roman Empire had once spread its influence. This connection to the Roman Empire is reflected in the name.


How are you in Roman language?

The language of the Roman was Latin. Quomodo es?


How education influence the use of language?

how does education influence the use of language


What effect did roman conquest have on language?

The language of Rome was latin and during the conquest, the areas that the Roman Empire Conquered were stripped from their language and given a new language, Latin. Languages such as Portugese, Spanish, and Italian evolved from the Latin Languages. Therefor the roman conquest pretty much is the reason we have those languages.