RO'MAN, a. L. Romanus, from Roma, the principal city of the Romans in Italy. Rome is the oriental name Ramah, elevated, that is, a hill for fortresses and towns were often placed on hills for security Heb. to be high, to raise.
1. Pertaining to Rome, or to the Roman people.
2. Romish popish professing the religion of the pope.
Roman catholic, as an adjective, denoting the religion professed by the people of Rome and of Italy, at the head of which is the pope or bishop of Rome as a noun, one who adheres to the papal religion.
RO'MAN, n.
1. A native of rome.
2. A citizen of Rome one enjoying the privileges of a Roman citizen.
3. One of the christian church at Rome to which Paul addressed an epistle, consisting of converts from Judaism or paganism.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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