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| Ro·man [ rṓmən ] |
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1. of modern Rome: relating to the modern city of Rome and its inhabitants
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2. ancient hist of ancient Rome: relating to the ancient city of Rome and its territories and inhabitants
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3. architecture of ancient Roman architectural style: relating to, or built in, a style characteristic of the buildings of ancient Rome, especially in having rounded arches, vaults, and domes
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4. christianity of Roman Catholic church: belonging to or characteristic of the Roman Catholic Church
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noun (plural Ro·mans) |
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1. somebody from modern Rome: somebody who comes from the modern city of Rome
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2. ancient hist somebody from ancient Rome: somebody who came from ancient Rome
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3. christianity offensive term: an offensive term for a member of the Roman Catholic Church
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| [Pre-12th century. < Latin Romanus "Roman, a Roman" < Roma "Rome"; later reinforced by French Romain] |
