1. written or transliterated using the Roman alphabet instead of the original script

Examples

• The romanized version of the Chinese name makes it easier for English speakers to pronounce.
• Many Japanese words are romanized using the Hepburn system.
• The map showed both Arabic place names and their romanized equivalents.
• Students learned to read romanized Korean before studying Hangul characters.
• The dictionary includes romanized pronunciations for all foreign terms.
• Romanized text helps bridge the gap between different writing systems.