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DictionaryitalicAncient Italy
adjective

italic

Relating to the ancient peoples or languages of Italy.

The museum displays pottery made by ancient Italic peoples.

Etymology
italicLatinof Italy

Latin Italicus means of Italy. This historical adjective keeps that geographical meaning for the ancient peoples and languages of the Italian peninsula.

More examples

  • Latin and Oscan belong to the Italic language family.
  • Archaeologists study the burial customs of Italic tribes.
  • These inscriptions reveal how several Italic languages differ.