romani Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America)
    Gipsy; Rommany; Gypsy; Bohemian; Roma; Romany.
  2. adjective of or relating to the Gypsies or their language or culture
    Romany.
    • Romani nomads
    • Romany folk songs
    • a Gypsy fortune-teller

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