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rom

Roma person

noun rohm Rare
People & Society Community

Origin: From Romani rom, meaning 'man' or 'husband'.

Usage Note

Rom (also written Rom) is the preferred, respectful term for members of the Roma people in Italian. It is invariable — both singular and plural are rom — and takes masculine or feminine agreement according to the individual. The older term zingaro is now widely considered offensive.

Examples

"I rom hanno una cultura ricca e antica."

Natural Translation

The Roma people have a rich and ancient culture.

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