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Vulgar Latin

Description:

Vulgar Latin refers to the colloquial and non-standard form of the Latin language that was spoken during the classical Roman times. It was a vernacular version of Latin that evolved into the Romance languages such as Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Romanian.

Senses:

1. Historical Context: Vulgar Latin was the language spoken by the common people during the Roman Empire.
2. Evolving into Romance Languages: With time, Vulgar Latin gradually transformed into various Romance languages used today.

Usages:

Vulgar Latin can be used in the following ways:

Example sentences:

1. Historical context:
• The written records only partially capture the nuances of Vulgar Latin as it was primarily a spoken language.
• Vulgar Latin served as the basis for the development of the Romance languages, showcasing the influence it had on linguistic evolution.
2. Evolving into Romance Languages:
• Spanish, a language derived from Vulgar Latin, has many similarities in vocabulary and grammar.
• Italian, another descendant of Vulgar Latin, is widely spoken in Italy and has its distinct regional dialects.

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