ROMAN


Meaning of ROMAN in English

n.

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

1 : of or relating to Rome or the people of Rome specifically : characteristic of the ancient Romans < Roman fortitude>

2 a : LATIN 1A b : of or relating to the Latin alphabet

3 not capitalized : of or relating to a type style with upright characters ― compare ITALIC

4 : of or relating to the see of Rome or the Roman Catholic Church

5 : having a semicircular intrados < Roman arch>

6 : having a prominent slightly aquiline bridge <a Roman nose>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.