Roman


2Roman

adj

Definition of ROMAN

1
: of or relating to Rome or the people of Rome; specifically : characteristic of the ancient Romans <Roman fortitude>
2
a : latin 1a b : of or relating to the Latin alphabet
3
not capitalized : of or relating to a type style with upright characters — compare italic
4
: of or relating to the see of Rome or the Roman Catholic Church
5
: having a semicircular intrados <Roman arch>
6
: having a prominent slightly aquiline bridge <a Roman nose>

First Known Use of ROMAN

14th century

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