Roman
ˈrəʊmən
Definition

Definition of Roman - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
historyrelating to ancient Rome or its former empire
  • Roman roads connected the empire.
Romanesque Romanic
2.
originof or from Rome
  • The Roman architecture is stunning.
Italian Latin Romanesque
3.
religionTECH.related to the Catholic Church based in RomeTECH.
  • The Roman traditions are observed here.
Catholic papal

Noun

1.
historical personperson from the ancient state that ruled around the Mediterranean
  • Julius Caesar was a famous Roman.
2.
personnative or resident of Rome
  • She met a Roman during her trip to Italy.
citizen inhabitant resident
3.
religionTECH.member of the Catholic ChurchTECH.
  • He was a devout Roman.
Catholic papist Roman Catholic
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Expressions with Roman

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pleasure derived from others' suffering
He took a Roman holiday in their misfortune.
related to the civilization of Ancient Rome
The ancient Roman architecture is still admired today.
modern spa or bathhouse styled after ancient Roman designs
The hotel's Roman baths offer a luxurious soaking experience.
the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholicism has a significant influence in many countries.
numeral using Roman letters like I, V, X
The clock uses a Roman numeral for each hour.
window covering with smooth surface and folds when raised
The living room has elegant Roman shades.

Origin of Roman

Latin, Romanus (of Rome)

Terms with Roman included in their meaning

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IIIoth.
numbers
roman numeral for the number three
vatican office
the bishop of Rome and leader of the Roman Catholic Church
history
related to ancient Greek or Roman culture
academic field
study of ancient Greek and Roman culture
mythology
myths from ancient Greek and Roman cultures
ancient tales
study of ancient Greek and Roman myths
culture
in the manner of ancient Greek and Roman culture
alphabet
the 23rd letter of the Roman alphabet

Examples of Roman in a sentence

  • Roman law laid the foundation for legal systems.
  • The Roman roads are still in use today.
  • She admired the Roman sculptures at the museum.
  • The Roman calendar was followed by the community.
  • Roman rituals are part of the ceremony.
  • The clock displayed the time in Roman numerals.

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  1. French:romain, Romain, ...
  2. German:römisch, Römer, ...
  3. Italian:romano, cattolico romano, ...
  4. Spanish:romanas, romano, ...
  5. Portuguese:romano, Romano, ...
  6. Chinese:罗马的, 罗马人, ...
  7. Japanese:ローマの, ローマ人, ...
  8. Arabic:رُومِيّ, كَاثُولِيكِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:רוֹמִי, רוֹמַאי, ...
  10. Russian:римский, римлянин, ...
  11. Ukrainian:римський, римлянин, ...
  12. Hindi:रोमन, रोम से संबंधित, ...
roman
ˈroʊmən

Definition of roman - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

typographyTECH.upright style of type, not italicTECH.
  • The book was printed in roman type.
standard upright

Noun

1.
typographyTECH.typeface used in printingTECH.
  • The book was printed in a clear, readable roman..
serif
2.
literatureDatedUKmetrical narrative in medieval French literatureDatedUK
  • He studied the roman of the 12th century.
romance
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style of typeface used in books
The book was printed in roman print.
standard alphabet used in English and other languages
The book was written in roman letters.
novel where real people are depicted under disguise
Her latest book is a roman à clef featuring thinly veiled versions of real celebrities.
style of typeface with upright letters
The book was printed in roman type.
large oval stone arena from ancient Rome with seats around central stage
The Colosseum is the most famous roman amphitheater in the world.
1950s French narrative trend, focused on form, rejecting classic plot
She studied nouveau roman, where form matters more than plot.

Origin of roman

Latin, Romanus (of Rome)

Examples of roman in a sentence

  • She preferred roman letters for the title.
  • The roman typeface is elegant and timeless.
  • Publishers prefer roman for its readability.
  • The professor lectured on the roman's influence.
  • Medieval scholars often referenced the roman.

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  1. French:romain, police romaine, ...
  2. German:römischer, römische Schriftart, ...
  3. Italian:tondo, romano, ...
  4. Spanish:redonda, romana, ...
  5. Portuguese:redondo, romano, ...
  6. Chinese:罗马字体的, 罗马字体, ...
  7. Japanese:ローマン体の, ローマン体, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسْتَقِيم, خط روماني, ...
  9. Hebrew:רוֹמִי, גּוֹפָן רוֹמִי, ...
  10. Russian:прямой, римский шрифт, ...
  11. Ukrainian:римський, римський шрифт, ...
  12. Hindi:रोमन, रोमन टाइपफेस, ...
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