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Meaning of "Romeo" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ROMEO

From the hero of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (1594).
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ROMEO

Romeo  [ˈrəʊmɪəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ROMEO

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Romeo is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ROMEO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Romeo

Romeo

Romeo is one of the title characters in William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet. He serves as the play's male protagonist. Romeo, the son of Montague and his wife, secretly loves and marries Juliet, a member of the rival House of Capulet. Forced into exile by his slaying of Juliet's cousin, Tybalt, in a duel, Romeo commits suicide upon hearing falsely of Juliet's death. The character's origins can be traced as far back as Pyramus, who appears in Ovid's Metamorphoses, but the first modern incarnation of Romeo is Mariotto in the 33rd of Masuccio Salernitano's Il Novellino. This story was adapted by Luigi da Porto as Giulietta e Romeo, and Shakespeare's main source was an English verse translation of this text by Arthur Brooke. Although both Salernitano and da Porto claimed that their stories had historical basis, there is little evidence that this is the case. Romeo is one of the most important characters of the play, and has a consistent presence throughout it. His role as an idealistic lover has led the word "Romeo" to become a synonym for a passionate male lover in various languages.

Definition of Romeo in the English dictionary

The definition of Romeo in the dictionary is -os. an ardent male lover. Other definition of Romeo is a code word for the letter r.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ROMEO


arroyo
əˈrɔɪəʊ
barrio
ˈbærɪəʊ
bio
ˈbaɪəʊ
Clio
ˈklaɪəʊ
DiCaprio
dɪˈkæprɪəʊ
doppio
ˈdɒpɪəʊ
folio
ˈfəʊlɪəʊ
Galileo
ˌɡælɪˈleɪəʊ
Mayo
ˈmeɪəʊ
mimeo
ˈmɪmɪəʊ
Montevideo
ˌmɒntɪvɪˈdeɪəʊ
Ohio
əʊˈhaɪəʊ
Ontario
ɒnˈtɛərɪəʊ
Oreo
ˈɔːrɪəʊ
paseo
pæˈseɪəʊ
portfolio
pɔːtˈfəʊlɪəʊ
radio
ˈreɪdɪəʊ
Rosario
rəʊˈsɑːrɪəʊ
stereo
ˈstɛrɪəʊ
Vallejo
vəˈleɪəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ROMEO

Romany
romanza
romaunt
Romberg
romcom
Rome
romeldale
Romish
Rommel
Romney
Romney Marsh

WORDS THAT END LIKE ROMEO

Bartolommeo
Borneo
cameo
car stereo
Cuneo
digital video
exercise video
geo
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
home video
interactive video
Leo
music video
promo video
reo
roadeo
rodeo
security video
te reo
video

Synonyms and antonyms of Romeo in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Romeo» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ROMEO

Find out the translation of Romeo to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Romeo from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Romeo» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

罗密欧
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Romeo
570 millions of speakers

English

Romeo
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रोमियो
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

روميو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Romeo
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Romeo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

romeldale
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Romeo
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Romeldale
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Romeo
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ロミオ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

로미오
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Romeldale
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Romeo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

romeldale
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रोमेलडेले
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

romeldale
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Romeo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Romeo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Romeo
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Romeo
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Romeo
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Romeo
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Romeo
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Romeo
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Romeo

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ROMEO»

The term «Romeo» is very widely used and occupies the 5.624 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ROMEO» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Romeo

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10 QUOTES WITH «ROMEO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Romeo.
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Aaliyah
Romeo Must Die came at the right time. It was the right vehicle for me.
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Claire Bloom
When I was in England doing Romeo and Juliet as a child star, I was interviewed by the British press, who are even more vicious and cruel than the Americans. So I have been extremely guarded ever since.
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Joyce Brothers
If Shakespeare had to go on an author tour to promote Romeo and Juliet, he never would have written Macbeth.
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Daniel Bruhl
I have one car that works; it's fast and safe: an Audi 5. And I have two old cars that never work: an old Peugeot convertible, and an Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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Deborah Bull
People often argue about this. Obviously one of the skills in performance is acting, and you can't expect every Romeo to really be in love with their Juliet!
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Alan Cumming
Romeo is the most misunderstood character in literature, I think. He's hardcore to play because he's displaying the characteristics of Hamlet at the beginning, and, well, then everything else happens.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
I've never been Romeo who meets a girl and falls for her immediately. It's been a much slower process for me each time I've gone into a relationship.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
I'm probably not going to get married unless I live with somebody for 10 or 20 years. But these people (Romeo and Juliet) took a chance and they did it. We don't have the balls that Romeo did.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
With Romeo and Juliet, you're talking about two people who meet one night, and get married the same night. I believe in love at first sight-but it hasn't happened to me yet.
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Anne Fortier
I was in Siena and decided I wanted to write a story set there. Then I discovered that the original story of Romeo and Juliet was set in Siena. It occurred to me that this was too much of a gift - I had to do it. That's how I ended up writing a parallel story to Romeo and Juliet.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ROMEO»

Discover the use of Romeo in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Romeo and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Romeo
Romeo. It was the courtship every woman dreamed of. It was the seduction no woman survived. Romeo. His victims were the city's most invulnerable women--professional, beautiful, smart. They eagerly embraced Romeo's darkest fantasies. ..
Elise Title, 2011
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Romeo and Juliet
No part of this book may be reproduced by any means whatsoever without written permission from the publisher, except brief portions quoted for purpose of review.
Jennifer Adams, 2011
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Romeo and Juliet
"An abridged version of William Shakespeare's play, Romeo & Juliet, with discussion questions, history and language points as teaching guide."--Provided by publisher.
Aidan Coleman, Shane Barnes, William Shakespeare, 2008
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Romeo and Juliet for Kids
A retelling in rhymed couplets of Shakespeare's tragedy of ill-fated young lovers is accompanied by illustrations from the author's second-grade class.
Lois Burdett, William Shakespeare, 1998
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Romeo, Romeo
"A sparkling new voice! If you love witty dialogue, great characters and a lot of fun in your books, this is the writer for you!" - Maureen Child, USA Today bestselling author Rosalie Ronaldi doesn't have a domestic bone in her body .
Robin Kaye, 2008
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Romeo
This book tells the story of Romeo's evolution from a humble pioneer settlement to a modern community which now welcomes 250,000 visitors to its spectacular Peach Festival each year.
David McLaughlin, 2004
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Romeo and Juliet
Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with discussion questions, role-playing scenarios, and other study activities.
William Shakespeare, 2008
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When Romeo Was a Woman: Charlotte Cushman and Her Circle of ...
Examines the life of the androgynous nineteenth-century American actress and her work on the Anglo-American stage
Lisa Merrill, 2000
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The Romeo and Juliet Code
A sudden trip to a seaside house.
Phoebe Stone, 2012
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Understanding Romeo and Juliet: A Student Casebook to ...
A rich collection of commentary and primary documents that will enhance the reader's understanding of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
Alan Hager, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ROMEO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Romeo is used in the context of the following news items.
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DA: Pickup driver was below limit after limo crash
District Attorney Tom Spota says Steven Romeo still could have been legally drunk at the time of the crash, and the DWI charge against him stands. Romeo was ... «News 12 Long Island, Jul 15»
2
Steve Romeo who killed 4 women in New York admits he 'drank beer'
In January 2014, Romeo, who is the co-owner of Romeo Dimon Marine Services was operating a skid steer loader when a bucket fell off the truck and killed ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Long Island limousine crash victims were best pals with bright …
Romeo, 55, was charged with misdemeanor DWI in the crash that turned the celebration into a tragedy Saturday. He is being held on $500,000 cash or $1 ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
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HOLY VESUVIUS! Hear Alfa Romeo's New Giulia Quadrifoglio Get …
While Alfa Romeos have often been about some form of speed, they've never necessarily had much to do with outright Paul Bunyan–grade brawn. Hurl any ... «Car and Driver, Jun 15»
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Review: Three 'Romeo and Juliet' Performances, Including Julie …
Hail, hail, hail and farewell. Last week's run of Kenneth MacMillan's “Romeo and Juliet” by American Ballet Theater included three important performances as ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
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David and Victoria Beckham 'So Proud' After Son Romeo Runs …
Romeo Beckham (center), with brother Cruz Beckham (left), father David Beckham (second left), mother Victoria Beckham (second right) and brother Brooklyn ... «People Magazine, Apr 15»
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Suspension lifted for Milpitas High senior who rode horse 'Romeo
The proposal, captured on video and in pictures posted to Twitter, show Gonzalez, 17, riding up to Hernandez's classroom on the horse -- named "Romeo" ... «San Jose Mercury News, Mar 15»
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Romeo Beckham could be a future tennis star, according to his …
David Beckham made a name for himself with a sublime strike from inside his own half at Wimbledon and son Romeo could be set to follow in his father's ... «Daily Mail, Mar 15»
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David Beckham cheers as son Romeo scores a goal for Arsenal's …
While Brooklyn Beckham has been making strides at Arsenal's training academy, it was believed his 12-year-old brother Romeo was focusing on a career in ... «Daily Mail, Feb 15»
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Ad of the Day: Romeo Beckham's 4-Minute Burberry Ad Is Absurd …
But it's Romeo, age 12, who's just claimed the title of buzziest Beckham thanks to his starring role in "From London with Love," a short film for Burberry's holiday ... «Adweek, Nov 14»

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