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They really ought to, when possible. I can't count the number of times I've encountered a new word that I could trace back to a basic Latin root. I feel like
by zcrackerz 7y ago
They really ought to, when possible. I can't count the number of times I've encountered a new word that I could trace back to a basic Latin root. I feel like it gives you a good foundation for any romance language and goes hand in hand with the history of western civilization.
- magic_beans 7y agoLatin is indeed still taught in elite private schools across the country. But let's be realistic: we'll never, EVER see a widespread push to get Latin into American education.
- mattkrause 7y agoMy regional public high school offered four years of it; I don't think it's that rare.
- dghughes 7y agoIt's great for plants and animals when you want to know its official name and not the dozens of names many dozens of countries use.