An older spelling of Romanian, relating to Romania or its people and language. Now considered outdated in favor of the modern spelling 'Romanian'.
From Latin Romanus meaning 'Roman,' reflecting the historical connection of the Romanian people to the Roman Empire. The spelling with 'u' was common in English through the mid-20th century before standardizing to 'Romanian' to better reflect the native pronunciation.
Romania is the only Romance language country in Eastern Europe, surrounded by Slavic nations, making Romanian a linguistic island that preserved Latin roots in an otherwise non-Romance region. The name literally means 'Roman,' and Romanians proudly trace their heritage to Roman colonists who settled in ancient Dacia.
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