1. relating to ancient Rome or its people, culture, or empire
2. relating to the Roman Catholic Church
3. printed in ordinary upright letters (not italic)
Usage: typography

1. a citizen or inhabitant of ancient Rome
2. a member of the Roman Catholic Church
3. roman type or letters
Usage: typography

Examples

• The Roman Empire stretched across much of Europe and North Africa.
• She studied Roman history in college.
• The Roman Catholic Church has millions of followers worldwide.
• The text was printed in roman rather than italic type.
• Julius Caesar was a famous Roman general and politician.
• Many Romans worshipped multiple gods before Christianity spread.
• The book title should be set in roman, not italics.
• Ancient Romans built impressive roads and aqueducts.