römische

Römische is the attributive form of the German adjective römisch meaning “of or relating to Rome.” It describes things connected with ancient Rome, the Roman Republic, or the Roman Empire. In modern German, the adjective is typically lowercase when used in ordinary phrases, as in römische Kunst or römische Geschichte. When it is part of a fixed proper name or title, Römische may be capitalized, for example das Römische Reich or das Heilige Römische Reich Deutscher Nation.

In historical and cultural contexts, Römische is used in various compound names that designate periods, institutions, or concepts associated with Rome. Examples include Römische Republik (Roman Republic) and Römische Kaiserzeit, the latter referring to the imperial era. The term also appears in architectural and artistic descriptions to signal Roman influences, such as römische Architektur or römische Skulptur.

Etymology: The root is Latin Romanus “Roman,” via Old High German and Middle High German into modern German. The adjective römisch has been used since the early Middle Ages to classify things associated with Rome, and in compound proper names the form Römische appears as part of a longer title.

See also: Roman Empire, Holy Roman Empire, Roman art, Roman architecture, Latin language.