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 beginning in the late 19th century.

The term New Latin is typically found in dictionaries or scientific discussions of nomenclature. Many mentions of New Latin in those contexts are loose to the degree that Contemporary Latin is lumped together with New Latin stricto sensu. 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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