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roman Meaning & Definition

/ˈɹəʊmən/

What Does Roman Mean?

Roman is used as an adjective meaning Upright, as opposed to italic. It is also used to mean Of or related to the Latin alphabet or roman numerals. As a noun, it means One of the main three types used for the Latin alphabet (the others being italics and blackletter), in which the ascenders are mostly straight.

Roman at a Glance

Part of speechadjective, noun
Pronunciation/ˈɹəʊmən/
Synonymspapistical, papistic and roman type
Pluralromans

Roman Definition (Adjective)

  1. Upright, as opposed to italic.
  2. Of or related to the Latin alphabet or roman numerals.

Roman as a Noun

  1. One of the main three types used for the Latin alphabet (the others being italics and blackletter), in which the ascenders are mostly straight.
  2. Ellipsis of roman numeral.
  3. A novel.

Synonyms of Roman

Roman synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

roman (not comparable)

roman (countable and uncountable, plural romans)

Words That Rhyme With Roman

Origin of Roman

From Roman.

Frequently Asked Questions About Roman

Is roman an adjective or a noun?

Roman is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for roman?

Close synonyms of roman are papistical, papistic and roman type. See the full list of roman synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of roman?

The plural of roman is romans.

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