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The migration of the Romani people through the Middle East and Northern Africa to Europe. The key shows the century of arrival in that area, e.g., S.XII is the 12th century. Romani people first arrived in Europe from north India, through Iran, Armenia, and Turkey.
In the English language, Romani people have long been known by the exonym Gypsies or Gipsies, [87] which many Roma consider a racial slur. [88] [89] The attendees of the first World Romani Congress in 1971 unanimously voted to reject the use of all exonyms for the Roma, including "Gypsy". [90]
26 wrz 2024 · The exotic stereotype of the nomadic Gypsy has often disguised the fact that fewer and fewer may have remained truly migratory, although this point is controversial. It is clear, however, that Roma nomadism has been largely insular in character.
3 kwi 2023 · In The Gypsies, Angus Fraser suggests that the Romani were related to the Doms, an Indian caste of migrant musicians. The nomadic Banjara tribe has also been compared to the Romani, due to their lifestyle, although their languages have few similarities.
23 paź 2013 · 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...
5 cze 2013 · The remarkable history of Gypsies, Roma, and Travellers in Europe, beginning over 1,000 years ago, tells a story of diversity, creativity and survival.
23 kwi 2015 · A quick look at the history of Roma in Europe, including where they come from, what they do, how they were treated, whether it’s OK to call them “gypsies”, and the difference between Roma and Travellers.
