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  1. Romani people - Wikipedia

    "Now sometimes considered derogatory or offensive, the term Gypsy has been steadily replaced in official contexts by Romani or (in …

  2. GYPSY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Though still frequently encountered in English, use of the term Gypsy to refer to Roma people or their language is increasingly …

  3. A History Of The Gypsies, The People Without a Country

    Aug 12, 2015 · Persecuted around the world and still subject to discrimination in modern day Europe, we look into the history of the …

  4. 35 Facts About Gypsies History

    Dec 12, 2024 · The term "Gypsy" comes from the mistaken belief that they originated in Egypt. Early Europeans thought these …

  5. What Is a Gypsy? Their Beliefs and Lifestyle Explained

    Oct 12, 2023 · A gypsy is a member of a people originating in South Asia and traditionally having a wandering way of life, living …

  6. Gypsy, Roma and Traveller - Wikipedia

    The term Gypsy, which originates in the word "Egypt", mistakenly believed to be the original homeland of the Gypsies, has been …

  7. Roma or Gypsies – Why 2 names and where do they come from?

    The word Gypsy is an English term for a people seen as either carefree Romantic wanderers, or lazy untrustworthy lowlifes – both …

  8. Romani - World History Encyclopedia

    Apr 3, 2023 · The English word 'Gypsy' comes from the myth that the Romani originated in Egypt. Over time, it came to be used …

  9. Roma | People, Origin, Europe, Religion, & Meaning | Britannica

    Jun 9, 2026 · The Romany languages are spoken by more than three million individuals worldwide, and the more remotely related …

  10. The Real History of the Romani People and the Misnomer of Gypsies

    Jan 6, 2021 · The term 'gypsy' has become synonymous with the Romani people in many regions. Loosely, the term describes a …