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Roma
ROH-muh
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The Romani people, an ethnic group with historical roots in India, now found across the world, especially Europe.
"The festival celebrated Roma music and culture."
How to Use Roma
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe preferred name for the ethnic group historically also called Gypsies, a term now considered outdated or offensive by many.
Common mistake
Roma refers to the ethnic group; it is unrelated to "Roman" or the city of Rome, despite the similar spelling.
Word Forms
Romas plural, Romas plural
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Etymology
From Romani roma, the plural of rom ("man, Romani man"), ultimately traced to a Sanskrit word for a caste of traveling musicians.