The process of removing Latin language, culture, or influence from something, especially a region or institution.
From 'de-' (removal) + 'Latin' + '-ization' (process of becoming). This modern term emerged in the 20th century to describe historical and linguistic processes, particularly in post-Roman territories.
When the Roman Empire fell, the areas they'd conquered didn't instantly stop speaking Latin—delatinization took centuries, which is why Romance languages (French, Spanish, Italian) are technically 'Latin's descendants,' not replacements.
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