Ruman

1 of 2

noun (1)

Ru·​man

ˈrümən

plural -s

: romanian

Ruman

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

plural -s

: wallachian

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Romanian Rumân, Român, from Latin Romanus Roman

Noun (2)

Romanian rumân

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1853, in the meaning defined above

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