Roma

[ roh-mah ]

/ ˈroʊ mɑ /

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

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

Romani (def. 3).

Origin of Roma

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

usage note for Roma

The Roma have commonly been called Gypsies . However, Gypsy is a word that has also been used as a disparaging slur for this ethnic group, and many Romani people find it offensive. The collective members of this tribe are best referred to with the plural noun Roma . To refer to an individual, Rom and Romani are the preferred singular forms.

Words nearby Roma

roll-your-own, Rolodex, Rölvaag, roly-poly, Rom, Roma, Romagna, Romaic, romaine, Romains, romaji

Definition for Roma (2 of 2)

Roma²

[ raw-mah ]

/ ˈrɔ mɑ /

noun

Italian name of Rome.

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Example sentences from the Web for Roma

Is the silence about the plight of the Roma in Europe surprising?
Ron Rosenbaum on Hitler, Hollywood, and Quantifying Evil|William O’Connor|July 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“People want to take a piece of history to remember the city,” an Aeroporto di Roma spokesperson told The Daily Beast.
Pompeii Made It Through a Volcano, but Can It Survive Vandals?|Barbie Latza Nadeau|March 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Others, like the prominent Roma activist Valeriu Nicholae, speak of its “rapid dissolution.”
Roma Children Face Segregation In EU Schools|Amana Fontanella-Khan|March 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He has previously said the Roma represent a “clear confrontation” with the French way of life and should “go home.”
Roma Children Face Segregation In EU Schools|Amana Fontanella-Khan|March 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST

It seems unclear how they will do so, unless something significant changes in the way Roma NGOs are funded.
Roma Children Face Segregation In EU Schools|Amana Fontanella-Khan|March 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Roma tried to laugh, but the laugh was broken in her throat by a rising sob.
The Eternal City|Hall Caine
Roma's foot had ceased to beat on the floor, and she was rising in her chair.
The Eternal City|Hall Caine
Roma had dropped Rossi's hand, and was leaning forward on her knees with both hands over her face.
The Eternal City|Hall Caine
Roma thanked him for his news, and then warned him of the risk he ran, being dependent on his grandson and his grandson's wife.
The Eternal City|Hall Caine
Opposite to these is another bas-relief representing Titus in the quadriga, the reins borne by the goddess Roma.
Walks in Rome|Augustus J.C. Hare

British Dictionary definitions for Roma (1 of 2)

Roma¹

/ (ˈroːma) /

noun

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

another name for Romany

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	roma
释义	Roma ¹ [ roh-mah ] / ˈroʊ mɑ / noun, plural Ro·mas or (especially collectively) Ro·ma. 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 Romani (def. 3). Origin of Roma ¹ First recorded in 1840–45; from Romani Romá, plural of Rom usage note for Roma The Roma have commonly been called Gypsies . However, Gypsy is a word that has also been used as a disparaging slur for this ethnic group, and many Romani people find it offensive. The collective members of this tribe are best referred to with the plural noun Roma . To refer to an individual, Rom and Romani are the preferred singular forms. Words nearby Roma roll-your-own, Rolodex, Rölvaag, roly-poly, Rom, Roma, Romagna, Romaic, romaine, Romains, romaji Definition for Roma (2 of 2) Roma² [ raw-mah ] / ˈrɔ mɑ / noun Italian name of Rome. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Roma Is the silence about the plight of the Roma in Europe surprising? Ron Rosenbaum on Hitler, Hollywood, and Quantifying Evil\|William O’Connor\|July 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “People want to take a piece of history to remember the city,” an Aeroporto di Roma spokesperson told The Daily Beast. Pompeii Made It Through a Volcano, but Can It Survive Vandals?\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|March 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Others, like the prominent Roma activist Valeriu Nicholae, speak of its “rapid dissolution.” Roma Children Face Segregation In EU Schools\|Amana Fontanella-Khan\|March 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He has previously said the Roma represent a “clear confrontation” with the French way of life and should “go home.” Roma Children Face Segregation In EU Schools\|Amana Fontanella-Khan\|March 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It seems unclear how they will do so, unless something significant changes in the way Roma NGOs are funded. Roma Children Face Segregation In EU Schools\|Amana Fontanella-Khan\|March 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Roma tried to laugh, but the laugh was broken in her throat by a rising sob. The Eternal City\|Hall Caine Roma's foot had ceased to beat on the floor, and she was rising in her chair. The Eternal City\|Hall Caine Roma had dropped Rossi's hand, and was leaning forward on her knees with both hands over her face. The Eternal City\|Hall Caine Roma thanked him for his news, and then warned him of the risk he ran, being dependent on his grandson and his grandson's wife. The Eternal City\|Hall Caine Opposite to these is another bas-relief representing Titus in the quadriga, the reins borne by the goddess Roma. Walks in Rome\|Augustus J.C. Hare British Dictionary definitions for Roma (1 of 2) Roma¹ / (ˈroːma) / noun 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 another name for Romany Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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