Classical Latin is the term used to describe the form of Latin that was spoken in ancient Rome between the 1st century BC and the 3rd century AD. There are several synonyms for Classical Latin, including literary Latin,standard Latin, formal Latin, and high-level Latin. These terms are used to differentiate Classical Latin from other forms of the language, such as Medieval Latin or Ecclesiastical Latin, which were used in later periods of history. Students studying Latin may also encounter terms like Ciceronian Latin or Virgilian Latin, which refer to the specific style of language used by these famous Roman writers.