Definition: The Roma are a widely dispersed Indo-Aryan ethnic group numbering about 15 million worldwide. The Roma, long discriminated against, were one of the ethnic groups targeted for genocide by the Nazis. Under Communist regimes, the Roma were subject to forced sterilization and bans on their cultural hallmarks such as music and language. Those still in India are mainly Hindu, but migrant Roma are usually Christian or Muslim.
Also Known As: gypsies
Common Misspellings: Roma is a noun, not an adjective
