roma
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
A nomadic people with origins in India.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹoʊmə
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Definition
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noun
A subgroup of the Romani people found primarily in Eastern Europe.
A major city, the capital of Italy and the Italian region of Lazio, located on the Tiber River; the ancient capital of the Roman Empire.
A metropolitan city of Lazio, Italy
Capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
An Austronesian language of Indonesia.
Alternative letter-case form of Roma ("a variety of tomato").
adjective
Romani: of or pertaining to the Romani people.
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