| Latinism |
a word, expression, or construction derived from or imitative of Latin. |
| Latinist |
a scholar of Latin. |
| Latinize |
to bring into conformity with the beliefs, customs, or practices of the Latins or of the Roman Catholic Church. [2 definitions] |
| Latino |
a native of Latin America, or an American of Latin American descent (used in reference to males or to males and females). [2 definitions] |
| Latin Rite |
the authorized rites of the Roman Catholic Church, esp. those that use liturgical Latin. |
| Latinx |
(sometimes considered offensive) being or pertaining to a person or persons of Latin American ancestry (used in order to avoid gender specificity). |
| latish |
somewhat or moderately late. |
| latitude |
the angular distance between the equator and a point north or south on the earth's surface, as measured in degrees. [3 definitions] |
| latitudinarian |
permitting or advocating freedom of thought, esp. in religious matters. [2 definitions] |
| latke |
a pancake, esp. one made of grated potatoes. |
| latrine |
a toilet for use by many, with or without plumbing, as in a camp or a military barracks or bivouac. |
| -latry |
worship of or extreme devotion to. |
| latter |
the second of two mentioned. [3 definitions] |
| latter-day |
of contemporary or modern times. |
| Latter-day Saint |
see "Mormon." |
| latterly |
recently; lately. [2 definitions] |
| lattice |
a flat, open framework made by interweaving two sets of parallel strips of material, usu. wood, often used as a decorative screen, as on a porch or in a garden. [3 definitions] |
| latticework |
a lattice, or lattices collectively; trelliswork. |
| Latvia |
a country of East Europe bordered by the Baltic Sea, Russia, Estonia, and Lithuania; formerly a republic of the Soviet Union. |
| Latvian |
of or pertaining to Latvia or its people, culture, language, or the like. [3 definitions] |
| laud |
to praise. [3 definitions] |