Word Explorer
Children's
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
     
Lookup History
Roman

Ro·man

Roman

 
pronunciation:
ro mn
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: of, pertaining to, or characteristic of modern or ancient Rome or its people, culture, or the like.
definition 2: of or pertaining to the Roman Empire.
definition 3: of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church.
definition 4: (usu. l.c.) designating or pertaining to upright printing types. (Cf. italic.)
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a native or citizen of Rome, or a descendant thereof.
definition 2: the Italian dialect of Rome.
definition 3: (usu. l.c.) roman printing type or characters.