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Figuratively speaking, not Roman (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

arabic

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This might be a double definition.

'figuratively speaking' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'not roman' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?

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(Other definitions for arabic that I've seen before include "connected with gum" , "1 [GCSE]" , "Middle Eastern language" , "Language of the Koran" , "Official language of Egypt" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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