The Latin influence on the English and Romanian language of economics
The Latin influence on the English and Romanian language of economics

Summary/Abstract: The world we live in is characterized by continuous change due to globalization, with new concepts developing in science and technology, new economic conditions and challenges that have a great impact upon our lives. In this world, where new words are constantly invented, coined and borrowed by other languages, is Latin a dead language still used in English and Romanian? The present paper has emerged out of the belief that Latin’s cultural and linguistic importance is undeniable and numerous Latin words and phrases are still widely used both in English and Romanian, especially in scientific, legal and economic discourse.

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