roman

A2 · Elementary

adj. relating to the modern city of Rome in Italy.

adj. relating to the modern city of Rome or its inhabitants.

“The Roman sun was very hot as we walked through the city streets.”

“The Roman culinary tradition is famous for its specific pasta dishes, such as carbonara and amatriciana.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Computing Technical

adj. a style of printing where the letters are straight and upright, not slanted.

adj. denoting a style of typeface in which the characters are upright, as distinguished from italic or oblique forms.

“The main text of the book is in a roman font, but the titles are in italics.”

“The designer recommended using a classic roman typeface for the body text to ensure maximum legibility for the elderly readers.”

B1 · Intermediate Mathematics

adj. relating to the Latin alphabet or the number system using letters like I, V, and X.

adj. relating to the Latin alphabet or the system of numerical notation based on ancient Roman symbols.

“The chapters in this old book are numbered with Roman numerals.”

“While Arabic numerals are standard for calculations, Roman numerals are still frequently employed for clock faces and formal outlines.”

B1 · Intermediate Religion Formal

adj. relating to the Roman Catholic Church.

adj. pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church or the Holy See.

“The local Roman Catholic church holds a service every Sunday morning.”

“The treaty was signed in the presence of several high-ranking Roman prelates representing the interests of the Vatican.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a person who lived in ancient Rome or lives in modern Rome today.

n. a citizen or inhabitant of ancient Rome, the Roman Empire, or modern Rome.

“The Romans were famous for building strong roads and bridges.”

“Historians often debate the extent to which the average Roman in the provinces felt connected to the capital city.”