* Latin's Influence: Latin was the language of the Roman Empire, which spread across Europe. Many languages, including French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian, evolved from Latin. These languages are called Romance languages.
* English's Roots: English itself was heavily influenced by Latin through Norman French (spoken by the Norman conquerors of England).
* Borrowing: Over time, English borrowed words directly from Latin for scientific, legal, and academic purposes.
So, what word could I give you as an example? Almost any word would work, but here are a few common ones:
* School: From Latin *schola*
* Library: From Latin *liber* (book)
* Doctor: From Latin *docere* (to teach)
* Science: From Latin *scientia* (knowledge)
* Government: From Latin *gubernare* (to steer)
Let me know if you have a specific type of word in mind, and I can give you a more tailored example.