Roma

¹

[roh-mah]

noun

plural

Romas ,

plural

Roma .

1. Also 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

1. Romani.

Roma

²

[raw-mah]

noun

1. Italian name of Rome.

Roma

¹

/ ˈrəʊmə /

noun

1. 1. another name for Gypsy

   2. ( as modifier )

      Roma gypsy musicians

2. another name for Romany

Roma

²

/ ˈroːma /

noun

1. the Italian name for Rome

Sensitive Note

See gypsy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Roma¹

First recorded in 1840–45; from Romani Romá, plural of Rom ( def. )

Example Sentences

The England winger, 25, had turned down a move to Roma earlier in the window, while there was also interest from another Italian side Juventus.

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United winger Sancho, 25, turned down a move to Roma earlier in the window, while there has also been interest from fellow Italian side Juventus.

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Most were angry at exorbitant rent hikes, unregulated holiday lettings, and the endless influx of Americans and Europeans into the city's trendy neighbourhoods like Condesa, Roma and La Juárez, forcing out long-term residents.

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Celtic and Rangers will both take on Roma, with the Scottish sides having missed out on Champions League qualification this week.

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Until the Blues steamrolled everyone last season to win the Conference League, the previous winners had been Roma, West Ham and Olympiakos.

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