Romanov

or Ro·ma·noff

[ roh-muh-nawf, -nof, roh-mah-nuhf; Russian ruh-mah-nuhf ]

noun

1. a member of the imperial dynasty of Russia that ruled from 1613 to 1917.
2. Mi·kha·il Feo·do·ro·vich [myi-, kh, uh-, yeel, , fyaw, -d, uh, -, r, uh, -vyich], 1596–1645, emperor of Russia 1613–45: first ruler of the house of Romanov.

Romanov

/ raˈmanəf; ˈrəʊmənɒf /

noun

1. any member of the Russian imperial dynasty that ruled from the crowning (1613) of Mikhail Fyodorovich to the abdication (1917) of Nicholas II during the February Revolution

Example Sentences

Robert Woodland Romanov is facing charges of trafficking large amounts of illegal drugs as part of an organized group — a criminal offense punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

From Seattle Times

In the 20th century, the secret hemophilia of the heir to the Russian empire had a hand in driving the Romanov dynasty to oblivion.

From Los Angeles Times

At Rosedale-Angelus is a favorite “only in L.A. … and Siberia” grave — that of Anna Rasputin, daughter of the “Mad Monk” who helped pull the plug on the Romanov dynasty.

From Los Angeles Times

After the Rangers pulled within one in the second period, Romanov pushed the Islanders’ lead back up to 5-3 at 1:53 of the third.

From Seattle Times

The arrest of Robert Woodland Romanov was reported by the press service of the Moscow courts.

From Seattle Times