Latin Word of the Day
amor
/AM-or/ • noun (masculine) — 24th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: love, affection
Examples
- Amor vincit omnia.
(Love conquers all.) - Amor matris filium protegit.
(A mother's love protects her son.) - Amor saepe laetitiam et dolorem parit.
(Love often brings joy and pain.)
Synonyms
- caritas
- dilectio
Amor is the common word for love in Latin and can refer to romantic love, familial affection, or a general fondness. It appears in many proverbs and poetry (e.g., "Amor vincit omnia") and is a third-declension noun (genitive amoris). Use it for both abstract and personal senses of love.
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