variants
or Romany
plural Romani or Romanis or Romanies
1
: a member of a traditionally itinerant people who originated in northern India and now live chiefly in Europe and in smaller numbers throughout the world : rom entry 1
Racist violence against Romani in eastern Europe is reminiscent of pogroms against the Jews in the Tsarist Empire.—
Donald Kenrick
Donald KenrickHeadlines in Europe this month have highlighted the continent's worst, and most ill-managed social problem: the treatment of millions of Romanies who face at best discrimination and at worst persecution.—The Economist
The EconomistNote: Romani people are also referred to as Gypsies, a term that is still frequently encountered in English but is increasingly regarded as offensive.
2
: the Indo-Aryan language of the Romani
Today Romani exists in many dialects, reflecting the paths of Rom dispersion.—Carol Silverman
Carol SilvermanOthers believe the source [of cushy] is more likely to be a different Indic language, Romany, where the word is kushto, "good."—Jan Freeman
Jan Freeman
Romani
adjective
or Romany
the Romani language
the Romani people
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So, months after the official search for Zooey (KJ Romani) is called off, Abby takes matters into her own hands and continues looking for the girl.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Castelli Romani The hills of Castelli Romani offer a harmony of wine, food, and agricultural landscapes.
—Fulvio De Bonis, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Freshman Parker Duncan added 22 kills and Romani Thurman chipped in 12.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
This year’s cohort includes Burna Boy’s manager and sister, Romani Ogulu, in addition to Phiona Okumu, head of music for Spotify South Africa, and Natasha Stambuli of Boomplay (Kenya), among others.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 18 Aug. 2025
Following previous stops in Venice, Kyoto, and Paris, the brand organized a two-day event that drew the likes of actresses Nicole Wallace and Valentina Romani, and included a visit to a traditional artisanal workshop, a tour of the Alhambra palace and fortress, and a flamenco class.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
In his final testament, Francis asked to be buried inside the burial niche between Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani and Sforza Chapel, which are located within the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome instead of in the Grotto at St. Peter's Basilica.
—Susan Miller, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Key moments from Pope Francis' funeral as mourners bid farewell to late pontiff
The cardinals are expected to pass through the Holy Door, visit the tomb, then proceed to the chapel where the Salus Populi Romani, an image of the Virgin Mary, is displayed.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2025
The chapel that houses the Salus Populi Romani was crowded with faithful in prayer.
—Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Castelli Romani The hills of Castelli Romani offer a harmony of wine, food, and agricultural landscapes.
—Fulvio De Bonis, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Freshman Parker Duncan added 22 kills and Romani Thurman chipped in 12.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
This year’s cohort includes Burna Boy’s manager and sister, Romani Ogulu, in addition to Phiona Okumu, head of music for Spotify South Africa, and Natasha Stambuli of Boomplay (Kenya), among others.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 18 Aug. 2025
Following previous stops in Venice, Kyoto, and Paris, the brand organized a two-day event that drew the likes of actresses Nicole Wallace and Valentina Romani, and included a visit to a traditional artisanal workshop, a tour of the Alhambra palace and fortress, and a flamenco class.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
In his final testament, Francis asked to be buried inside the burial niche between Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani and Sforza Chapel, which are located within the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome instead of in the Grotto at St. Peter's Basilica.
—Susan Miller, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Key moments from Pope Francis' funeral as mourners bid farewell to late pontiff
The cardinals are expected to pass through the Holy Door, visit the tomb, then proceed to the chapel where the Salus Populi Romani, an image of the Virgin Mary, is displayed.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2025
The chapel that houses the Salus Populi Romani was crowded with faithful in prayer.
—Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Romani.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Romani. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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