roman

[US]/'rəʊmən/
[UK]/'romən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. relating to ancient Rome, modern Rome; of or relating to the Romans; of or relating to the Roman Catholic Church
n. a person from the ancient Roman Republic or Empire; a citizen of Rome; a Roman Catholic

Phrases & Collocations

Roman alphabet

Roman numeral

Roman architecture

Roman Empire

roman catholic

roman law

roman catholic church

roman catholicism

holy roman empire

roman numerals

times new roman

western roman empire

Example Sentences

Roman numerals are often used in the preface of books.

She is studying Roman history at university.

The film is based on a popular Roman novel.

He enjoys reading Roman mythology.

The museum exhibits Roman artifacts.

The architecture of the building is inspired by Roman design.

The play is set in ancient Roman times.

He has a collection of Roman coins.

The city has well-preserved Roman ruins.

Real-world Examples

22. The manly Roman woman manager by the banner had man's manner.

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For once, the hero isn't Roman, he's one of them.

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Roman society was pretty comfortable with Caca.

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Eros is from Greek mythology, which predates the Romans' Cupid.

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The stone wall was to be 15 Roman feet high and 10 Roman feet wide.

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In Roman Mythology, Juno was Jupiter's wife.

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Oh yes. Is Bath the Roman city?

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Just google " ancient Roman bathroom graffiti."

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Ireland is a mostly Roman Catholic country.

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Roman. What can I do for you?

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