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Which major languages have their roots in the latin language?

The major languages that have their roots in Latin, also known as Romance Languages, are:

* Spanish (Castilian)

* Portuguese

* French

* Italian

* Romanian

* Catalan

* Galician

* Occitan

* Sardinian

These languages developed from Vulgar Latin, the everyday spoken language of the Roman Empire, as opposed to Classical Latin, the formal written language. They all share common features such as grammatical structures, vocabulary, and a common ancestor.

It's important to note that this is just a selection of the major languages. There are many other lesser-known Romance languages spoken around the world, including:

* Mozarabic (extinct)

* Ladino

* Friulian

* Dalmatian (extinct)

And even some languages in other regions have been influenced by Latin, like:

* English

* German

* Russian

This influence is evident in vocabulary, grammar, and even the structure of some words.

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