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A dead language is one with no native speakers. Of the three mentioned in this question, only Latin is a dead language:

Greek has more than 12 million native speakers, mostly living in Greece.

Hebrew has more than 5 million native speakers, mostly living in Israel.

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WHAT TERM DOES MONTAGU USE TO DESCRIBE LATIN AND GREEK?

Montagu uses the term "dead languages" to describe Latin and Greek.


What are the key differences between the Hebrew and Latin languages?

One key difference between Hebrew and Latin is their origins: Hebrew is a Semitic language with roots in the ancient Near East, while Latin is an Italic language that developed in ancient Rome. Another difference is their writing systems: Hebrew uses an alphabet script, while Latin uses a Latin script. Additionally, Hebrew is a living language spoken primarily in Israel, while Latin is considered a dead language that is no longer spoken as a native language.


What are some dead languages being used?

There are no truly "dead" languages being used in daily communication, as by definition they are no longer spoken. However, languages like Latin and Ancient Greek are studied and used in specific contexts such as academia, religious ceremonies, and cultural events. These languages are considered "classical" rather than dead as they still serve a purpose in certain settings.


Is Aramaic Greek?

No, Aramaic is a West Semitic language similar to Hebrew, spoken by the Jews in the era of Jesus. You find it in the New Testament when Jesus says "Father why have you forsaken me". And again when he tells the little dead girl to arise.


Why dont people speak Latin?

Because several modern languages have evolved from Latin over the centuries and they are the languages spoken in Europe today. But Latin is still in use in the Vatican, and is used as a reference language in, for example scientific classification.

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WHAT TERM DOES MONTAGU USE TO DESCRIBE LATIN AND GREEK?

Montagu uses the term "dead languages" to describe Latin and Greek.


What languages are the Dead Sea Scrolls written?

The Dead Sea Scrolls Were discovered in eleven caves near the Dead Sea, between 1947 and 1956. The main language of the Scrolls was Hebrew, but there are many written in Aramaic and a few written in Greek.


Which among Latin Greek and Tamil is said to be the best why?

Latin and Greek meet the international classical languages as they have epics and meet the other requirements. However, I say Tamil is the best because it is one of the very few ancient languages that has survived and still spoken by millions of common people today. Latin/Greek and Sanskrit are dead languages and are not spoken by commoners today.


What three languages the dead sea scrolls written in?

Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. The majority of the Dead Sea Scrolls are in Hebrew, and some were in Aramaic, the language spoken by many Jews-between the sixth century B.C. and the siege of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. In addition, several texts were translations of the Hebrew Bible into Greek.


What language was the first bible written in and what languages is it now written in?

it was first written in ancient Hebrew an it is now written in almost every language in the world including most dead languages such as Latin.


What language was the bible written in before Protestantism?

Latin but the Latin version was compiled from the Hebrew Old Testament books and the gospels of the new testament that were originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek as is evidenced form the Dead Sea Scrolls.


What are the key differences between the Hebrew and Latin languages?

One key difference between Hebrew and Latin is their origins: Hebrew is a Semitic language with roots in the ancient Near East, while Latin is an Italic language that developed in ancient Rome. Another difference is their writing systems: Hebrew uses an alphabet script, while Latin uses a Latin script. Additionally, Hebrew is a living language spoken primarily in Israel, while Latin is considered a dead language that is no longer spoken as a native language.


What are some dead languages being used?

There are no truly "dead" languages being used in daily communication, as by definition they are no longer spoken. However, languages like Latin and Ancient Greek are studied and used in specific contexts such as academia, religious ceremonies, and cultural events. These languages are considered "classical" rather than dead as they still serve a purpose in certain settings.


Why are Latin and Greek used to classify organisms?

Latin and Greek are used to classify organisms because they are considered "dead" languages, meaning they are no longer evolving and thus provide stable and consistent scientific terminology. Additionally, many scientific terms and names of species were established using Latin and Greek roots by early naturalists, making it easier to maintain consistency and clarity in biological classification.


What is a five letter word for abode of the dead?

Sheol, which is Hebrew, and Hades, which is Greek.


Why is Latin used by Linnaeus in naming organisms?

Latin is a 'dead' language, so its meanings don't change over time. This means that the definition of an animal a hundred years from now will have the same meaning it did now and one hundred years ago, so there is no confusion over which animal is referred to. Latin words can also be added together to form one-word descriptions, which are shorter than the English translation and makes them very easy to use.


What dead language gave us our many prefixes?

Primarily Latin and greek, although greek isn't dead.