Italic languages

Italic languages are a subgroup of the Indo-European language family, originating in ancient Italy. The most prominent of these is Latin, which gave rise to the Romance languages such as Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Romanian. These languages share common features like similar vocabulary, grammar structures, and sound patterns due to their common ancestors. Historically, the Italic languages played a crucial role in shaping European linguistics and culture, with Latin serving as the language of the Roman Empire and the foundation for many modern languages.