Roma

¹ American  

[roh-mah] / ˈroʊ mɑ /

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.

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adjective

1. Romani.

Roma ² American  

[raw-mah] / ˈrɔ mɑ /

noun

1. Italian name of Rome.

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Roma ¹ British  

/ ˈrəʊmə /

noun

1. 1. another name for Gypsy

   2. ( as modifier )

      Roma gypsy musicians

2. another name for Romany

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Roma ² British  

/ ˈroːma /

noun

1. the Italian name for Rome

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Sensitive Note

See gypsy.

Etymology

Origin of Roma

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

Example Sentences

Atalanta remain seventh in the table and are five points back of Napoli and Roma, in the race for next season's Champions League.

From Barron's

In particular, there had been lower vaccine uptake among certain ethnic groups, including Roma, east European, South Asian and black ethnic groups.

From BBC

“This year alone, we have seen enthusiasm for high-caliber programs with broad appeal,” said Roma Daravi, the vice president of public relations at the center.

From The Wall Street Journal

After Juventus dropped two points at home to Lazio on Sunday they sit fourth on 46 points with Roma now on level pegging, with 14 matches to go.

From Barron's

The victims, it says, included Serbs, Roma and Kosovo Albanians deemed political opponents.

From Barron's

Related Words

• Romanichal
• tzigane
• zingara
• zingaro