Latin Phrases You Might Come Across

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This list might be a bit unusual, but while writing my newest book, I've come across some scenes where I thought a Latin phrase would work nicely. Of course, this in turn, made me think about Latin phrases in everyday correspondence, and .... Viola! A new blog post was born. It's not that uncommon to see Latin words or phrases in everyday communication. Wouldn't it be nice to know what they mean? Here is a small selection of Latin phrases I have come across in the past...

Ab Absurdo: The absurd
Ad Nauseum: To the point of disgust
Ad Valorem: According to value
Agenda: Things to be done
Alma Mater: bounteous mother
Alias: An assumed name
Alter Ego: Second Self
Anno: In the year
Carpe Diem: Seize the day
Caveat Emptor: Let the buyer beware
Cogito, Ergo Sum: I think. Therefore I am.
Et Cetera: And the rest
In Absentia: While Absent
In Flagrante Delicto: In the act of committing a crime
Ipso Facto: By that very fact
Mea Culpa: By my fault
Persona Non Grata: An unwelcome person
Post Mortem: After death
Pro Bono: Done without charge
Quid Pro Quo: Something for something
Terra Incognita: Unknown Land
Vox Populi: The voice of the people

Since this list is not all inclusive, feel free to add to it in the comment section! 

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by A. Piper Burgi

Piper is the author of military lifestyle books and RV travel journals. When she isn't busy typing away on her computer, she can be found chasing after her furry children or holding on tightly to a good cup of coffee. Follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Goodreads and Google+.