Romans

The term "Romans" carries multiple distinct meanings across history, geography, and culture.

Meanings

Romans (ancient civilization) — the people of the Roman Empire and Republic, spanning from roughly the 8th century BCE to the fall of the Western Empire in 476 CE

Romans (modern ethnicity) — contemporary inhabitants of Rome or people of Roman descent and cultural heritage

Romans (New Testament book) — the biblical epistle attributed to the Apostle Paul, foundational to Christian theology

Romans (demonym) — residents of Rome, Italy, regardless of ancestry or background

Related

Roman Empire, Latin language, Ancient Rome, Italy, Christianity