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An inhabitant or citizen of ancient Rome, especially in a historical context.
Natural examples
Die Römer bauten Straßen durch viele Teile ihres Reiches.
The Romans built roads across many parts of their empire.
Ein Römer berichtete in einem Brief von seinem Alltag im alten Rom.
A Roman described his daily life in ancient Rome in a letter.
Der junge Römer diente als Soldat an der Grenze.
The young Roman served as a soldier at the frontier.
Usage note
Römer is masculine: der Römer; plural Römer. The feminine form is Römerin. It can also refer to an inhabitant of modern Rome.
Mini-lesson: Römer
An inhabitant or citizen of ancient Rome, especially in a historical context. Römer is masculine: der Römer; plural Römer. The feminine form is Römerin. It can also refer to an inhabitant of modern Rome.
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