roman

noun

a typeface used in ancient Roman inscriptions

an inhabitant of the ancient Roman Empire

a resident of modern Rome

adjective

of or relating to or supporting Romanism

characteristic of the modern type that most directly represents the type used in ancient Roman inscriptions

of or relating to or derived from Rome (especially ancient Rome)

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

Roots

romaroman- · Latin · Rome

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