romant

Romant is a term that appears in several languages to reference romance or the Romantic movement. In English usage, the standard terms are romantic (as an adjective) and Romanticism (as the historical movement), and romant is not a common or standardized form. In non-English contexts, romant or its cognates can function as a noun or adjective describing romantic sentiment, relationships, or stylistic tendencies associated with the Romantic era.

The Romantic movement, broadly defined, emerged in Europe in the late 18th century and extended into the 19th century. It broadened emphasis on emotion, imagination, individual experience, and nature, often challenging established rules of classical art and the rationalism associated with the Enlightenment. Across literature, music, visual arts, philosophy, and national cultures, Romanticism fostered interest in the sublime, folklore, and personal or national identity, exploring topics such as memory, longing, and the power of inspiration.

In contemporary usage, romant can appear in translations, scholarly discussions, and descriptions of works that aim to evoke romance or sentimental aesthetics. Its precise meaning and grammatical function vary by language and context, and it is not confined to a single, universally recognized definition within English-language reference works. See also Romanticism; Romantic; Romance.