Romaean
Romaean adjective: of or pertaining to the Eastern Roman Empire, that is, to the Byzantine Empire.
Adjective
Romaean (comparative more Romaean, superlative most Romaean)
- Of or pertaining to the Eastern Roman Empire, that is, to the Byzantine Empire.
Noun
Romaean (plural Romaeans)
- A native, inhabitant or citizen of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire.
Forms of Romaean
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more Romaean |
| superlative | most Romaean |
| alternative form | Romean |
| alternative form (archaic) | Romæan |
| alternative form (archaic, rare) | Rhomaean |
| alternative form (archaic, rare) | Rhomæan |
| alternative form (rare) | Rhomaian |
| Noun | |
| plural | Romaeans |
Origin of Romaean
From post-Classical Latin Rōmaeus [calque of Ancient Greek Ῥωμαῖος (Rhōmaîos)] + -an. By surface analysis, Rome + -ean.
Questions about Romaean
- What does Romaean mean?
- Romaean means of or pertaining to the Eastern Roman Empire, that is, to the Byzantine Empire.
- What part of speech is Romaean?
- Romaean can be an adjective or a noun.
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