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English Latin Dictionary
Offline English–Latin dictionary for students, classics and word-origin lookups
Offline English–Latin dictionary for classics students and word-origin curiosity
English Latin Dictionary translates words between English and Latin instantly and offline — built for classics students working through set texts, anyone studying Latin grammar, and the simply curious tracing an English word back to its Latin root. Latin's case system means a word's ending carries grammatical information English speakers aren't used to tracking, which is exactly the kind of detail a shallow translator misses.
Key features
- ✓100% offline dictionary — no internet needed after install
- ✓Bidirectional search: English to Latin and Latin to English
- ✓Fast search-as-you-type
- ✓Lightweight, small install size
- ✓Useful for classics coursework and word-origin research
- ✓Clean, distraction-free reading layout
- ✓Works reliably even on older phones
- ✓No account or sign-up required
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Read article →Frequently asked questions
Is this useful for studying classical Latin, not just word roots?+
Yes, it's built for looking up vocabulary encountered in coursework and reading, in addition to general word-origin curiosity.
Does the app work without internet?+
Yes, the dictionary works fully offline once installed.
Can I search from Latin to English too?+
Yes, search works in both directions.
Is the app free?+
Yes, English Latin Dictionary is free to download from the Google Play Store.