Romanian

noun

Ro·​ma·​nian ru̇-ˈmā-nē-ən How to pronounce Romanian (audio)
rō-,
-nyən
variants or less commonly Rumanian or Roumanian
1
: a native or inhabitant of Romania
2
: the Romance language of the Romanians
Romanian adjective
or less commonly Rumanian or Roumanian

Examples of Romanian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Romanian Chess Federation directed CNN to its statement when contacted for comment. George Ramsay, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024 However, the Romanian Gymnastics Federation filed a complaint with the Court of Arbitration for Sport and claimed Chiles’ inquiry was made after the one-minute deadline. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 12 Sep. 2024 Meanwhile, the New Romanian Cinema vibe that’s so palpable in April may bring Cristian Mungiu’s Palme d’Or-winner 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days for some viewers, with its similar emphasis on gynecological procedure and the risks involved with backstreet abortions. Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2024 The Romanian Gymnastics Federation and Bărbosu subsequently filed an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, arguing the inquiry was too late. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024 Chiles’ tears weren’t even dry before the Romanian Gymnastics Federation protested that the USA Gymnastics appeal was filed four seconds after the closing of the one-minute window allowed for such appeals. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024 Now, the decision has been reversed after the Romanian Olympic Committee successfully challenged the USA’s initial challenge during the floor exercise. Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 16 Aug. 2024 It was also later revealed early Monday that the Romanian Gymnastics Federation had actually requested that a tie be issued, and both ladies be listed as the bronze medalists. Deanna Taylor, Essence, 13 Aug. 2024 In the meantime, Romanian Ana Bărbosu is now the floor exercise bronze medalist. Josh Feldman, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Romanian was in 1848

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Cite this Entry

“Romanian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Romanian. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

Romanian

noun
Ro·​ma·​ni·​an
ru̇-ˈmā-nē-ən,
rō-
variants also Rumanian
ru̇-
1
: a person born or living in Romania
2
: the Romance language of the Romanians
Romanian adjective
also Rumanian
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