the alphabet used for writing in Latin by the ancient Romans, from which most modern European alphabets are derived: it consisted of 23 letters (J, U, and W were added later)
See Latin alphabet in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
The Roman alphabet adopted from the Greek by way of the Etruscan alphabet, consisting of 23 letters and forming the basis of numerous alphabets around the world, including those of modern western Europe. Also called Roman alphabet.