roma
n. C / Un. a group of people who live in many different countries and share a common history and language. They are sometimes called Gypsies, but many people prefer the name Roma because it is more respectful.
n. an ethnic group of traditionally itinerant people who originated in northern India and now live primarily in Europe and the Americas. Often used as a collective plural to refer to the people or the ethnic identity as a whole.
The festival celebrates the music and culture of the Roma.
Many European cities are working to improve social inclusion and educational opportunities for the local Roma population.
Scholars have traced the linguistic roots of the Roma back to central India, confirming a migration pattern that began over a thousand years ago and spread across the Byzantine Empire.
Used as a collective plural ('the Roma are') or as a modifier ('Roma culture').
a Romaa Romani personRoma is typically a plural noun referring to the group; use Romani as an adjective for individuals or specific items.