Proto-Italian languages

Proto-Italian languages refer to the ancestral linguistic group that gave rise to the various early forms of Italian spoken in ancient Italy. These languages evolved from Latin, the language of the Roman Empire, and included regional dialects spoken across different parts of Italy before they developed into the distinct Romance languages like Tuscan, Venetian, and others. Essentially, Proto-Italian is the common linguistic ancestor that connects modern Italian dialects and languages to their ancient roots, representing the early stage of language development in Italy before regional differences solidified.