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roman
[ raw-mahn ]
/ rɔˈmɑ̃ /
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noun, plural ro·mans [raw-mahn]. /rɔˈmɑ̃/. French.
a metrical narrative, especially in medieval French literature.
a novel.
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Origin of roman
First recorded in 1560–80; from Middle French, French roman; see origin at romance1
Words nearby roman
Romagna, Romaic, romaine, Romains, romaji, roman, roman à clef, Roman alphabet, Roman arch, Roman blind, Roman brick
Other definitions for roman (2 of 2)
Roman
[ roh-muhn ]
/ ˈroʊ mən /
adjective
noun
Origin of Roman
OTHER WORDS FROM Roman
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British Dictionary definitions for roman (1 of 3)
roman1
/ (ˈrəʊmən) /
adjective
of, relating to, or denoting a vertical style of printing type: the usual form of type for most printed matterCompare italic
noun
roman type or print
Word Origin for roman
C16: so called because the style of letters is that used in ancient Roman inscriptions
British Dictionary definitions for roman (2 of 3)
roman2
/ (French rɔmɑ̃) /
noun
a metrical narrative in medieval French literature derived from the chansons de geste
British Dictionary definitions for roman (3 of 3)
Roman
/ (ˈrəʊmən) /
adjective
of or relating to Rome or its inhabitants in ancient or modern times
of or relating to Roman Catholicism or the Roman Catholic Church
denoting, relating to, or having the style of architecture used by the ancient Romans, characterized by large-scale masonry domes, barrel vaults, and semicircular arches
noun
a citizen or inhabitant of ancient or modern Rome
informal short for Roman Catholic
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Other Idioms and Phrases with roman
Roman
see when in Rome do as the Romans do.
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