roman
0 antonyms and opposites of roman, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Relating to the city of Rome or the ancient Roman Empire.
How to use roman
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From the name Rome.
Full origin of roman →Frequently asked questions
What does “roman” mean?
The word “roman” means relating to the city of Rome or the ancient Roman Empire. In plain terms, relating to ancient or modern Rome, or (in typography) describing plain upright text rather than italics.
How do you pronounce “roman”?
“Roman” is pronounced ROH-muhn (/ˈɹəʊmən/ in IPA).
How do you use “roman” in a sentence?
Here is “roman” used in a sentence: “The museum has an excellent collection of Roman coins.”
What is another word for “roman”?
Words with a similar meaning to “roman” include Rhomaian, Romaean and Romaic.
What part of speech is “roman”?
Depending on how it is used, “roman” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “roman” a common word?
“Roman” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “roman” have?
“Roman” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the city of Rome or the ancient Roman Empire.
What is the difference between Roman and Latin?
'Roman' relates to the city of Rome, its people, and the ancient Roman Empire — Roman roads, Roman soldiers. 'Latin' is chiefly the language spoken by the Romans, and more broadly the cultures descended from it. So the Romans spoke Latin: one word describes the people and place, the other the language.
Does 'roman' have other meanings?
Yes, especially in lowercase. In typography, 'roman' means upright, regular type, as opposed to slanted italic — most body text is set in roman. 'Roman numerals' are the letter-based numbers (I, V, X, L, C, D, M) used by the ancient Romans and still seen on clocks and in book chapters today.
What are Roman numerals?
Roman numerals are the number system of ancient Rome, using letters to represent values: I is one, V is five, X is ten, L is fifty, C is a hundred, D is five hundred, and M is a thousand. They still appear on clock faces, film credits, and monarchs' titles.
What is an example of Roman?
The Colosseum, Roman roads, and Roman baths are famous survivals of the empire. Culturally, we speak of Roman law, Roman numerals, and the Roman alphabet — the very letters used to write English. The word links anything to Rome, whether ancient history or its lasting influence today.