Romani

[ rom-uh-nee, roh-muh- ]

noun

, plural Rom·a·nis, (especially collectively) Rom·a·ni.

1. the Indic language of the Roma, its various forms differing greatly because of local influences.
2. a member of the Roma, a traditionally nomadic ethnic group.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the Roma, their language, or their customs:

   the Romani people.

Romani

/ ˈrəʊ-; ˈrɒmənɪ /

noun

1. a variant spelling of Romany

Sensitive Note

See gypsy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Romani¹

First recorded in 1800–05; from Romani romani, feminine singular of adjective romanō “pertaining to the Roma”; Rom ( def )

Example Sentences

Tzigane, a word that refers to Romani people, is now considered derogatory.

From New York Times

"Normally it seems that galaxies with lighter black hole pairs have enough stars and mass to drive the two together quickly," said Romani.

From Science Daily

In this episode, Paulina has a choice to make: Does she take her custody case to the Romani judicial system or turn to the American courts?

From Los Angeles Times

Even what to call the entities in these devices is fraught, says Chloe Romanis, a biolawyer at Durham Law School, UK.

From Scientific American

The ‘Foretold’ podcast follows Paulina Stevens, who was raised to be a fortuneteller in a Romani family in California, as she redefines her identity.

From Los Angeles Times