"Romulan" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Romulans [plural]
Etymology: From the Star Trek franchise; Romulus + -an. (Romulus is the name of a planet there.) Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Romulus|an}} Romulus + -an Head templates: {{en-noun}} Romulan (plural Romulans)
  1. A member of a fictional alien race, described as being cunning and opportunistic. Wikipedia link: Star Trek Categories (topical): Celestial inhabitants, Star Trek

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