What did Romans call their language?

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').

1. What was the Roman language called?
2. Why did the Romans call their language Latin and not Roman?
3. Why is the Roman language called Latin?
4. Is Latin Greek or Roman?

What was the Roman language called?

Latin is the language that was spoken by the ancient Romans. As the Romans extended their empire throughout the Mediterranean, the Latin language spread. By the time of Julius Caesar, Latin was spoken in Italy, France, and Spain.

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.

Why is the Roman language called Latin?

The name Latin derives from the Italic tribal group named Latini that settled around the 10th century BC in Latium, and the dialect spoken by these people.

Is Latin Greek or Roman?

Latin was originally a dialect spoken in the lower Tiber area (then known as Latium) around present-day Rome, but through the power of the Roman Republic it became the dominant language in the Italian region and subsequently throughout the Roman Empire.