/ ˈrɒməni; ˈrəʊm-; NAmE ˈrɑːm-; ˈroʊm-/ noun ( pl. -ies )
1.
[ C ] a member of a race of people, originally from Asia, who travel around and traditionally live in caravans
SYN Gypsy
2.
[ U ] the language of Romany people
► Rom·any adjective [ usually before noun ]
For more information see the Cultural Guide
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WORD ORIGIN
early 19th cent.: from Romany Romani , feminine and plural of the adjective Romano , from Rom man, husband.