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Roma

1

[ roh-mah ]

noun

plural Romas or (especially collectively) 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

Roma

2

[ raw-mah ]

noun

  1. Italian name of Rome.

Roma

1

/ ˈroːma /

noun

  1. the Italian name for Rome
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Roma

2

/ ˈrəʊmə /

noun

    1. another name for Gypsy
    2. ( as modifier )

      Roma gypsy musicians

  1. another name for Romany
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Sensitive Note

See gypsy.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Roma1

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

But, despite their domestic troubles, they are still well placed to set up a last-eight tie with either Roma or Athletic Bilbao.

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Mexico and Canada are two of the biggest customers for the Roma tomatoes that burst out by the millions up and down the Central Valley at the end of every summer and are then canned.

Another option for a pleasant shopping experience is the local Italian market, Mario’s Italian Deli & Market in Glendale, or Roma Market in Pasadena.

Italian city rivals Lazio and Roma also have a chance of meeting in the last 16.

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Roma, who sit 21st in the table, have a tough test against Frankfurt in their final game.

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