laudator temporis acti

Latin quotation from Horace

lau·​da·​tor tem·​po·​ris ac·​ti lau̇-ˈdä-ˌtȯr-ˌtem-pȯ-ris-ˈäk-ˌtē How to pronounce laudator temporis acti (audio)
: one who praises past times

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“Laudator temporis acti.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laudator%20temporis%20acti. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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