Did the ancient inhabitants of Rome who spoke Latin refer to themselves as Latins?

1. Did the Romans call Latin Latin?
2. Who were Latins in ancient Rome?
3. Did people in ancient Rome speak Latin?
4. Why did the Romans call their language Latin and not Roman?

Did the Romans call Latin Latin?

The answer to this question is a simple one; it was the Romans themselves who referred to their language as lingua Latīna—“the Latin language” (literally 'tongue').

Who were Latins in ancient Rome?

The Latins (Latin: Latini), sometimes known as the Latians, were an Italic tribe which included the early inhabitants of the city of Rome (see Roman people).

Did people in ancient Rome speak Latin?

Latin is the language that was spoken by the ancient Romans. As the Romans extended their empire throughout the Mediterranean, the Latin language spread.

Why did the Romans call their language Latin and not Roman?

The language of ancient Rome was called Latin because it is believed that people calling themselves the Latini settled in the region of Rome and influenced the language of their neighbors.