From a former empire (5)

I believe the answer is:

roman

(Other definitions for roman that I've seen before include "From Italy's capital" , "- Catholic; - candle" , "Style of upright type" , "Does this citizen live in a manor?" , "French story" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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