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Roman

Adjective[C] Countable

pl: Romans

The term carries a heavy weight of historical authority and architectural grandeur. When applied to history, it evokes images of marble columns, strict law, and imperial expansion, often serving as a benchmark for classical civilization. In typography, the word strips away the historical baggage to describe a functional, stable aesthetic. It denotes a lack of slant, suggesting clarity and formality compared to the fluid, decorative nature of italic scripts.

Countable when referring to an individual person from the city or the ancient civilization.

Meanings

Adjective

Relating to ancient Rome or its empire.

"The Roman Empire spanned three continents."

Adjective

Relating to the city of Rome or the Roman Catholic Church.

"The Roman Curia manages church administration."

Adjective

Referring to a typeface with upright letters rather than italics.

"The body text is set in a clean Roman font."

Noun

"The Roman legions were feared for their discipline."

Noun

"The local Roman residents know the best hidden trattorias."

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