Roman
UK: ˈrəʊmən | US: ˈroʊmən
n. 1. A citizen or native of ancient or modern Rome.
n. 2. The Latin alphabet or typeface (also roman type).
adj. Relating to Rome, its people, or its culture.
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roman = Rom<Rome> + an<relating to>
- Rom: Derived from Latin Roma (the city of Rome).
- an: A suffix denoting belonging or relation (from Latin -anus).
Etymology Origin:
The word Roman traces back to Roma, the Latin name for Rome. The suffix -an was added in Old French (romain) to indicate association, later adopted into Middle English. The term originally referred to citizens of ancient Rome but expanded to describe cultural, linguistic, and typographic elements tied to Rome (e.g., roman type for upright font styles contrasting with italic).
Julius Caesar was a famous Roman general.
The Roman Empire influenced many modern legal systems.
Use roman font for the main text, not italics.
Roman architecture features arches and columns.
She studied Roman history in college.