Romans

American  

[roh-muhnz] / ˈroʊ mənz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. an Epistle of the New Testament, written by Paul to the Christian community in Rome. Rom.

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Romans British  

/ ˈrəʊmənz /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) a book of the New Testament (in full The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans ), containing one of the fullest expositions of the doctrines of Saint Paul, written in 58 _ad

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Example Sentences

But it’s a stretch to say that this is something “the Romans taught us.”

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

There is interesting material in this book on the nature of Roman suicide, the mixture of magic and medicine for Romans, and the meanings that Romans put on dreams, especially those involving gladiators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"Ceredigion's rich mineral and ore deposits were a major reason the Romans sought to conquer this area," she added.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

The Greeks were in charge of Egypt for three centuries, before the Romans muscled their way in under Emperor Augustus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Now, if the Greeks and Romans could come together, they would be even stronger.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan