roman
ro·man
roman · romans
One of the main three types used for the Latin alphabet, in which the ascenders are…One of the main three types used for the Latin alphabet (the others being italics and blackletter), in which the ascenders are mostly straight.
/ˈɹəʊmən/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)One of the main three types used for the Latin alphabet (the others being italics and blackletter), in which the ascenders are mostly straight.
(archaic, countable)A novel.
More definitions
- a typeface used in ancient Roman inscriptions
- a resident of modern Rome
- an inhabitant of the ancient Roman Empire
Forms
plural: romansSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a typeface used in ancient Roman inscriptions:roman typeroman lettersroman print
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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