Latin is an ancient language that is widely known for its historical significance. The word "Latins" refers to people who belong to the Latin-speaking world. Some other synonyms for the term include "Romans," "Latium," and "Latinate." The Latin language is also related to several other languages such as Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese. These languages share common roots and are called Romance languages. Regions where Latin was spoken during the Roman era are called Latin America and Latin Europe. The term "Latinx" is also used to be inclusive and gender-neutral while referring to people belonging to Latin America or having Latin American roots.