| − | '''Romans''' were [[citizens]] of the great Empire [[Rome]]. Roman citizenship was a privileged status in the Empire. Residents of conquered territories and Roman client states generally had a lesser form of citizenship. | + | '''Romans''' are inhabitants of the city of [[Rome]]. Historically ''Romans'' were [[citizens]] of the [[Roman Empire]]. Roman citizenship was a privileged status in the Empire. Residents of conquered territories and Roman client states generally had a lesser form of citizenship. |