Romanus
[roːˈmaː.nʊs]
Roman in Latin is Romanus, the adjective meaning of or from Rome.
Romanus describes people and things belonging to Rome, as in the Roman people or a Roman consul.
Meaning: of or from Rome (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
Like other adjectives it agrees with its noun. The feminine nominative is Romana, the masculine genitive is Romani and the feminine genitive is Romanae. Of the Roman people is Romani populi.
Did you know?
- The word 'Roma' itself may be etymologically linked to the Greek word for 'nose', potentially a reference to the distinctive shape of the Palatine Hill.
- The term Romanus underwent a massive conceptual shift during the late Empire, evolving from a description of people from the city of Rome to a legal status held by almost any free subject.
- In Latin, Romanus is a 'substantive adjective', meaning it can function as a noun. You do not need to add a word for 'person' or 'citizen' to say 'a Roman'.
Examples in context
- Majestas populi Romani revixit.The majesty of the Roman people is restored.Romani is the genitive form agreeing with populi, of the Roman people.
- Iuppiter est aequivalens Romanus dei Graeci Zeu.Jupiter is the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Zeus.Romanus describes Jupiter as the Roman equivalent of the Greek god.Tatoeba #13732440 by carlosalberto, translation #13732098 by Adelpa
- Non procul ab hostibus consul Romanus castra posuit.The Roman consul had the camp placed not far from the enemy.consul Romanus means the Roman consul.Tatoeba #5223517 by alexmarcelo, translation #6330573 by RudeGuyGames
- Is est RomanusHe is a Roman
- Ipsi sunt RomaniThey are Romans
- Cicero fuit philosophus et orator RomanusCicero was a Roman philosopher and orator.
- Romani structuras magnificas, ut Colosseum, aedificaveruntThe Romans built magnificent structures such as the Colosseum.
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Example conversation
Two friends discuss the origins of an ancient statue in a courtyard.
- ClaudiaNum est hic murus Romanus?Is this a Roman wall?
- MarcusIta, est murus Romanus antiquus.Yes, it is an ancient Roman wall.
- ClaudiaMagnificus est.It is magnificent.
- MarcusRecte dicis, Claudia.You are right, Claudia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “roman” translations and entries Romanus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
