Ro|ma

Ro|ma «ROH muh», noun,

the Gypsy people: »

Many customs among the Roma would seem to claim an Indian ancestry, not just in Eastern Europe but wherever they live in diaspora, from Australia to Argentina. (Isabel Fonseca)

Usage Historically, this word was used for a number of nomadic peoples, including the Roma. In modern times, some members of these groups consider the word Gypsy to be offensive.