- roman⇄adj. of or in roman. (Abbr:) rom.
- Roman⇄adj. 1. of or having to do with ancient or modern Rome or its people.
Ex. Augustus was the first Roman emperor.
2. of or having to do with the Roman Catholic Church.
Ex. Many Roman missions preached to the Indians of South America. < - roman⇄noun the style of type most used in printing and typewriting.
- Roman⇄noun 1. a person born or living in Rome.
Ex. So many Romans own cars that the streets are always clogged with traffic.
2. a citizen of ancient Rome.
Ex. Under Caesar many Romans were officers in the legions.
3. roman type.roman⇄roman (1), noun, adjective.roman⇄roman (2), noun, pl.romans.
(French.)
1. a novel.
2. a romantic tale in verse in old French literature.Roman⇄Roman, adjective, noun.