Roman Definition

roman
adjective
  1. relating to or characteristic of people of Rome; "Roman virtues"; "his Roman bearing in adversity"; "a Roman nose"
  2. of or relating to or derived from Rome (especially ancient Rome); "Roman architecture"; "the old Roman wall"
  3. characteristic of the modern type that most directly represents the type used in ancient Roman inscriptions
  4. of or relating to or supporting Romanism; "the Roman Catholic Church"
noun
  1. a resident of modern Rome
  2. an inhabitant of the ancient Roman Empire
  3. a typeface used in ancient Roman inscriptions

"Roman" in song lyrics

See how roman is used in real songs:

  • "I wondered and I pondered if your family were Roman"
    Black Sheep — Yes
  • "Property, probably of a dead Roman"
    William Cooper f/ Hell Razah, Killah Priest — In America
  • "Then I'm gonna do you, like ya name was Roman"
    Deadly Venoms — Venom Everywhere

Usage tips for "roman"

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