Romanov

American  

[roh-muh-nawf, -nof, roh-mah-nuhf, ruh-mah-nuhf] / ˈroʊ məˌnɔf, -ˌnɒf, roʊˈmɑ nəf, rʌˈmɑ nəf /

Or Romanoff

noun

1. a member of the imperial dynasty of Russia that ruled from 1613 to 1917.

2. Mikhail Feodorovich 1596–1645, emperor of Russia 1613–45: first ruler of the house of Romanov.

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Romanov British  

/ raˈmanəf, ˈrəʊmənɒf /

noun

1. any member of the Russian imperial dynasty that ruled from the crowning (1613) of Mikhail Fyodorovich to the abdication (1917) of Nicholas II during the February Revolution

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Example Sentences

The charismatic preacher was an influential and divisive figure during the final years of Romanov rule in Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Like many other Romanov possessions, it shares the upheaval of Russia's tumultuous history over the last century.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

At Rosedale-Angelus is a favorite “only in L.A. … and Siberia” grave — that of Anna Rasputin, daughter of the “Mad Monk” who helped pull the plug on the Romanov dynasty.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024

After the Rangers pulled within one in the second period, Romanov pushed the Islanders’ lead back up to 5-3 at 1:53 of the third.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024

Unfortunately, it only extends to the election of Michael Romanov.

From Russia As Seen and Described by Famous Writers by Singleton, Esther