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roma

/ˈrəʊ.mə/

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noun

/ˈrəʊ.mə/B1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее представителя традиционно кочевого народа, говорящего на цыганском языке и, как полагают, происходящего из северной Индии, ныне живущего по всему миру.

A proper noun referring to a member of a traditionally itinerant people who speak Romany and are believed to have originated in northern India, now living worldwide.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Ethnic group memberB1formal

    A member of an ethnic group traditionally known as itinerant people, speaking the Romany language, with origins in northern India, now living across Europe, North Africa, and the Americas.

    ruЦыган

    • The Roma have a rich cultural heritage of music and storytelling.
    • Many Roma communities maintain their traditional way of life.
    • She is a proud Roma activist fighting for equal rights.

    Synonymsgypsyromromani

  2. City of RomeA2formal

    The capital city of Italy, located on the Tiber River, historically the center of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, and the seat of the Roman Catholic Church.

    ruРим

    • Roma is famous for its ancient ruins like the Colosseum.
    • We visited Roma last summer and saw the Vatican.
    • Roma has been a major cultural center for centuries.

    Synonymseternal cityrome

Forms
  • roma plural form
  • roma's possessive plural form
  • roma's possessive singular form