In the English language, Romani people have long been known by the exonym Gypsies or Gipsies and this remains the most common English language term for the group. [88] Some Roma use and embrace this term while others consider it to be derogatory or an ethnic slur .

Aug 30, 2019 · Who Are the Gypsies and What Do They Believe? "Gypsy” is often considered derogatory as it connotes illegal behavior and a wandering lifestyle, instead of an identifier for a race of people:......

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

Apr 3, 2023 · Romani is an umbrella term used to describe a diverse ethnolinguistic group of people with a historical presence in Europe and West Asia. The historically common term 'Gypsy' is based on the myth that they came from Egypt. In reality, the ancestors of the Romani migrated out of India in the 1st millennium CE.

Mar 1, 2024 · Historically, in nearly every country where the Roma have lived, they have also been referred to as gypsies, a derogatory term used to describe an ethnic group that has migrated throughout the world over the course of several centuries.

Dec 12, 2024 · Gypsies, often known as the Romani people, have a rich and complex history that spans centuries and continents. Originating from northern India around 1,500 years ago, they embarked on a journey that took them through Persia, Europe, and beyond.

Oct 12, 2023 · A gypsy is a member of a people originating in South Asia and traditionally having a wandering way of life, living widely scattered across Europe and North and South America and speaking a language (Romani) that is related to Hindi; a Romani person.