Roma

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[ roh-mah ]

noun,plural Ro·mas or (especially collectively) Ro·ma.
  1. Also Rom . 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

Origin of Roma

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First recorded in 1840–45; from Romani Romá, plural of Rom

usage note For Roma

See gypsy.

Words Nearby Roma

Other definitions for Roma (2 of 2)

Roma2
[ raw-mah ]

noun
  1. Italian name of Rome.

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British Dictionary definitions for Roma (1 of 2)

Roma1

/ (ˈroːma) /


noun
  1. the Italian name for Rome

British Dictionary definitions for Roma (2 of 2)

Roma2

/ (ˈrəʊmə) /


noun
    • another name for Gypsy

    • (as modifier): Roma gypsy musicians

  1. another name for Romany

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