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'''Romans''' are inhabitants of the city of [[Rome]]. Historically ''Romans'' were [[citizens]] of the [[Roman Empire]]. | '''Romans''' are inhabitants of the city of [[Rome]]. Historically ''Romans'' were [[citizens]] of the [[Roman Empire]]. | ||
| − | ''Romans'' can also refer to the [[Bible|biblical]] [[Epistle to the Romans]], a letter written by [[Saint Paul]] to the early | + | ''Romans'' can also refer to the [[Bible|biblical]] [[Epistle to the Romans]], a letter written by [[Saint Paul]] to the early Christian church in Rome. |
==Ancient Romans== | ==Ancient Romans== | ||
Revision as of 21:18, June 24, 2008
Romans are inhabitants of the city of Rome. Historically Romans were citizens of the Roman Empire.
Romans can also refer to the biblical Epistle to the Romans, a letter written by Saint Paul to the early Christian church in Rome.
Ancient Romans
Roman citizenship was a privileged status in the Empire. Residents of conquered territories and Roman client states generally had a lesser form of citizenship.