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Romans

Verb / ˈrəʊmʌnz / Another word for romans — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Romans is a plural noun that refers to the people of ancient Rome or the language spoken by them.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

novels narratives epics chronicles

Informal

stories tales yarns

Literary

epics sagas chronicles

Antonyms

short stories articles essays poems plays sketches

Common collocations

  • historical romans
  • ancient romans
  • epic romans
  • romantic romans
  • read romans
  • write romans
  • publish romans
  • classic romans

Word family

noun roman

Usage note

While 'romans' can refer to a genre of literature, it is more commonly used in the plural to refer to the books themselves. The singular 'roman' is rare in modern English.

Example sentences

  1. The Romans were known for their military conquests.
  2. The Romans spoke Latin.
  3. Many people still study the history of the Romans today.
  4. The Romans left a lasting impact on Western civilization.
  5. The Romans developed impressive engineering techniques.

Quotes

  • All roads lead to Rome. - Roman proverb
  • When in Rome, do as the Romans do. - Saint Ambrose
  • The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any. - Alice Walker (Roman ancestry)

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