romannumeral
nounUK /ˈrəʊmən ˈnjuːmərəl/
US /ˈroʊmən ˈnuːmərəl/
A Roman numeral is a number written with letters like I, V, and X.
The clock uses Roman numerals instead of regular numbers.
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2. A symbol from the ancient Roman counting system, such as IV for four.
Chapter IV is written with a Roman numeral.
3. A letter-based number used on old buildings and monuments.
The year was carved in Roman numerals above the door.
4. A way of writing numbers that uses I, V, X, L, C, D, and M.
Students learned to change 2024 into a Roman numeral.