List of Latin-script alphabets

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== List of Latin-script alphabets ==

The Latin-script alphabets are writing systems that use the Latin alphabet as their foundation. The Latin alphabet, also known as the Roman alphabet, is the most widely used alphabetic writing system in the world. It originated from the Etruscan alphabet, which was derived from the Greek alphabet.

History[edit | edit source]

The Latin alphabet was first used by the ancient Romans and has since evolved and spread across the globe. It has been adapted to write many different languages, each with its own variations and additional characters.

Variants[edit | edit source]

There are numerous variants of the Latin-script alphabets, each tailored to the phonetic and orthographic needs of different languages. Some of the most notable variants include:

Additional Characters[edit | edit source]

Many languages that use the Latin script have added additional characters to represent sounds not found in the original Latin alphabet. These characters include:

Diacritics such as accents (é, à), tildes (ñ), and umlauts (ö, ü)
Ligatures such as æ and œ
Unique letters such as the German ß (Eszett) and the Icelandic ð (eth) and þ (thorn)

Modern Usage[edit | edit source]

Today, the Latin alphabet is used by a vast number of languages around the world. It is the standard script for most of the languages in the European Union, the Americas, and many parts of Africa and Oceania. The Latin script is also used in international organizations and for scientific and technical purposes.

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