Romanos

Romanos is a term used in Spanish and other languages with several related yet distinct senses. As a noun, it commonly refers to the Romans, the inhabitants of ancient Rome, and to things associated with Roman culture, law, language (Latin), and institutions. In broader usage, it can denote the Roman world or Roman heritage in historical and scholarly contexts. In onomastics, Romanos also appears as a masculine given name in Greek and other languages, derived from the Latin name of Rome, and is occasionally used as a surname.

In biblical usage, Romanos is the title of the Epistle to the Romans in the New Testament. In Spanish editions of the Bible, the letter is named Epístola a los Romanos, and the book is commonly referred to simply as Romanos in paraphrastic references. The epistle presents theological themes such as salvation, righteousness, and the role of faith, and it is considered a foundational text in Christian theology.

Historically, the Romans founded the Roman Republic and later the Roman Empire, shaping Western political and legal traditions. Latin, the language of the Romans, became a foundational influence on many languages and on the vocabulary of law, science, and the arts. The term Romanos thus operates across linguistics, religion, and history as a multi-use descriptor for people, texts, and cultural legacies connected to Rome.