What type of Latin was spoken colloquially in Pompeii?
Vulgar Latin
Classical Latin
Old Latin
Medieval Latin
Answer
Vulgar Latin was the colloquial form of Latin spoken in Pompeii, contrasting with the formal language of classical writers. Graffiti found on walls and inside rooms provide a wealth of examples of this largely lost language.
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