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Rommany

Rommany

9.9
A person from a traditional travelling group from northern India who now live in many countries and speak their language
  • noun
  • /ˈrɑːməni/
  • Archaic
translation icon : romaní
  • The Rommany community has a rich cultural heritage.

Examples

  • The Rommany community celebrates their culture with colorful festivals.

  • Many Rommanys have settled in various parts of Europe.

  • Many Rommany families continue to practice traditional crafts and trades.

  • She learned several phrases in Rommany during her time traveling across Eastern Europe.

  • The Rommany have a rich tradition of music and storytelling that has influenced European culture.

  • Many Rommany people maintain their traditional lifestyle while living in modern cities.

  • The documentary highlighted the challenges faced by Rommany individuals in their quest for cultural preservation.

Synonyms

Romani
vsRommany
1 7.3

A person from a group that came from northern India and now lives mainly in Europe with their own culture

focuses more on language and cultural customs than on lifestyle
Romany
vsRommany
1 8.5

A person from a group with a shared language and culture who traditionally moves from place to place

has identical meaning but differs as an alternate spelling
Roma
vsRommany
1 7.0

A person from a group who traditionally travels and speaks the Romany language

uses wider emphasis on both language and cultural customs

Surface Forms

Rommany singular
Rommanys plural

Etymology

Rommany comes from the Romani word Rom, which means 'man' or 'person', and the people originally came from northern India. So a Rommany is a member of that ethnic group, and the name helps us remember they share a language and culture.