Definition of Roman
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a : a native or resident of Rome
b : a citizen of ancient Rome or of the Roman Empire
3 not capitalized : roman letters or type
Roman
adjectiveDefinition of Roman (Entry 2 of 3)
1 : of or relating to Rome or the people of Rome specifically : characteristic of the ancient Romans Roman fortitude
2a : latin sense 1a
b : of or relating to the Latin alphabet
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
roman
noun (2)Definition of roman (Entry 3 of 3)
: a metrical romance
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The first known use of Roman was before the 12th century
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