roman
word
/ˈɹoʊmən/
ROH-muhn
/ɹˈəʊmən/
ROH-muhn
Definition
Related to ancient Rome, its people, culture, or language. It can also refer to a person from ancient Rome.
Usage & Nuances
Usually capitalized as 'Roman'. Most often an adjective in phrases like 'Roman history', 'Roman law', and 'Roman Empire'. It can also be a noun meaning a person from ancient Rome. Do not confuse it with 'romance' or the font label 'Roman' in typography unless the context is clear.
Spanish: romanoPortuguese (BR): romanoPortuguese (PT): romanoChinese (Simplified): 罗马的 - 罗马人Chinese (Traditional): 羅馬的 - 羅馬人Hindi: रोमन - रोमन व्यक्तिArabic: روماني - رومانيّBengali: রোমানRussian: римский - римлянинJapanese: ローマの - ローマ人Vietnamese: La Mã - người La MãKorean: 로마의 - 로마인Turkish: Romalı - Roma'ya aitUrdu: رومیIndonesian: Romawi - orang Romawi
Example Sentences
A Roman soldier appears in the film.
basic
We studied Roman history in school.
basic
The museum has a Roman coin.
basic
She's really into Roman mythology lately.
natural
That arch looks almost Roman to me.
natural
He can read Roman letters, but not Greek ones.
natural