Roma

¹

[roh-mah]

noun

plural

Romas ,

plural

Roma .

1. Also a member of the traditionally nomadic Romani-speaking ethnic group that migrated from northern India to Europe in the 14th and 15th centuries, or any of their descendants around the world.

   Unfortunately, the Roma continue to face discrimination and are subjected to profiling by law enforcement.

adjective

1. Romani.

Roma

²

[raw-mah]

noun

1. Italian name of Rome.

Roma

¹

/ ˈrəʊmə /

noun

1. 1. another name for Gypsy

   2. ( as modifier )

      Roma gypsy musicians

2. another name for Romany

Roma

²

/ ˈroːma /

noun

1. the Italian name for Rome

Sensitive Note

See gypsy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Roma¹

First recorded in 1840–45; from Romani Romá, plural of Rom ( def. )

Example Sentences

Mourinho, whose career has also included spells at Real Madrid and Roma, said he did not expect to take another position in club football.

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Mourinho's last trophy, however, came three years ago, winning the Conference League with Roma.

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Mourinho certainly fits that brief, having won 21 major trophies, with his most recent success coming in the Conference League with Roma in 2022.

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The England winger, 25, had turned down a move to Roma earlier in the window, while there was also interest from another Italian side Juventus.

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United winger Sancho, 25, turned down a move to Roma earlier in the window, while there has also been interest from fellow Italian side Juventus.

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