New Latin

New Latin

1. The reformed Latin language as written or spoken as a lingua franca from 14th century Renaissance Latin to Contemporary Latin in the late 19th century.

New Latin is typically found in dictionaries or scientific discussions of nomenclature. When discussing the use of Latin language and literature in the early modern world, Neo-Latin is the preferred term.

• Neo-Latin, Neo Latin

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