roman alphabet (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /roʊmən ˈælfəbɛt/
Definition
A writing system originating from ancient Rome, consisting of 26 letters, used to write many languages.
Examples
The Roman alphabet is the most widely used writing system in the world.
English uses the Roman alphabet, with 26 letters from A to Z.
Many languages, such as Spanish and French, also use the Roman alphabet with additional letters and accents.
How to Use roman alphabet
- use the Roman alphabet (verb phrase)
- to write or type using the Roman alphabet — "Many languages use the Roman alphabet to write their scripts."
- Roman alphabet font (noun phrase)
- a style of font or typeface based on the classical Roman alphabet — "The website uses a Roman alphabet font for its headings."
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