Romeo: meaning, definitions and examples

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romeo

 

[ หˆroสŠmi.oสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

literary character

Romeo is a character from William Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet'. He is a young man from the Montague family who falls deeply in love with Juliet, a member of the rival Capulet family. Their passionate love story serves as a tragic tale of forbidden love and familial conflict. Romeo is often seen as the quintessential romantic hero, embodying youthful idealism and impulsiveness. His actions throughout the play highlight the themes of love, fate, and the consequences of family loyalty.

Examples of usage

  • Romeo's love for Juliet is one of the greatest romances in literature.
  • In the play, Romeo's impulsive nature leads to tragic consequences.
  • Romeo and Juliet's love story has been retold in numerous adaptations.
  • The balcony scene with Romeo and Juliet is iconic in theater history.

Translations

Translations of the word "romeo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Romeu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‹เคฎเฅ€เค“

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Romeo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Romeo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะ ะพะผะตะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Romeo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒŸใ‚ช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Romรฉo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Romeo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Romeo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋กœ๋ฏธ์˜ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูˆู…ูŠูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Romeo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Romeo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฝ—ๅฏ†ๆฌง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Romeo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Romeo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะ ะพะผะตะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Romeo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Romeo

Etymology

The name 'Romeo' originates from the Italian word 'romeo', which means 'pilgrim to Rome' or 'a man from Rome'. The etymology can be traced back to 'Romanus', derived from 'Roma', the Latin name for Rome. The term became associated with romantic figures in literature and has evolved in its connotation of passionate love, especially following the prominence gained from Shakespeare's tragedy 'Romeo and Juliet', first performed in the late 16th century. 'Romeo' has since become synonymous with a romantic hero, particularly one who is willing to disregard societal norms for love. This unique association was solidified through various adaptations in plays, operas, and films, which have further glamorized the character's attributes of youthful folly and intense love.