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

The Slovenian interior and justice ministers resigned Sunday amid public outrage over the death of a man who was allegedly attacked by a member of the Roma community.

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Inter are fourth behind Roma who visit Sassuolo on Sunday and could draw level with Napoli.

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In economically depressed Roma, Texas, Al Cortinas instilled pride in his students by making them dress up for concerts—and kept a supply of ties on hand for any boy who didn’t own one.

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Salah's future at Liverpool, who he joined from Roma in 2017, had appeared uncertain last year until he signed a new two-year contract in April.

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A new "self-identity" law has sparked controversy across Hungary, with critics accusing it of encouraging the segregation of minority communities, such as Roma people, with exclusionary housing regulations.

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Related Words

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