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Roman

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of people of Rome. "His Roman bearing in adversity" , "A Roman nose"

Of or relating to or derived from Rome (especially ancient Rome). Synonym: Romanic. "The old Roman wall"

Characteristic of the modern type that most directly represents the type used in ancient Roman inscriptions.

Of or relating to or supporting Romanism. Synonyms: papist, papistic, papistical, popish, R.C., Roman Catholic, Romanist, romish.

noun

A resident of modern Rome.

An inhabitant of the ancient Roman Empire.

A typeface used in ancient Roman inscriptions. Synonyms: roman letters, roman print, roman type.

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