roman

/ˈroʊmən/
noun
  1. A person from the ancient or modern city of Rome.
    • My neighbor is a Roman who moved here for work.
    • Romans are known for their warm hospitality.
    • The ancient Romans built aqueducts to bring water to the city.
  2. A type of typeface with upright, serifed letters, as opposed to italic or bold.
    • The body text of this book is set in roman type.
    • Most academic papers require roman script for the main text.
    • Please use roman font for the main paragraphs and italic for quotes.
adjective
  1. Relating to the ancient city of Rome or its empire.
    • The Roman Empire once controlled much of Europe and the Mediterranean.
    • Many Roman roads are still visible in Europe today.
    • She studied Roman history and architecture in college.
  2. Relating to the modern city of Rome or its people.
    • Roman cuisine features simple, fresh ingredients like tomatoes and olive oil.
    • The Roman dialect has its own unique expressions.
    • We ate at a traditional Roman restaurant near the Colosseum.
  3. Relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
    • Many Roman cathedrals are famous for their art and architecture.
    • He was raised in the Roman Catholic faith.
    • The Roman Catholic Church has its headquarters in Vatican City.
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