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Derek | Report | 27 Jan 2007 22:29 |
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to me is 'roma', apparantly it is used in exchange for gypsies. Today I heard the word in relation to Auchwitz and Hitler and I wondered WHY. Any info would be appreciated. Derek inFrance |
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Guinevere | Report | 27 Jan 2007 22:37 |
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from Wikipaedia - The Roma People (singular Rom; sometimes Rroma, Rrom) or Romanies, sometimes called 'Romany Folk' in the United Kingdom, often referred to as Gypsies or Gipsies, are a diverse ethnic group who live primarily in Southern and Eastern Europe, Western Asia, Latin America, the United States and the Middle East. They are believed to have originated mostly from the Punjab and Rajasthan regions of India. They began their migration to Europe and North Africa via the Iranian plateau around 1050.[28] Traditionally most Roma spoke one of several dialects of Romani (Romany), an Indo-Aryan language. Today, however, most Roma speak the dominant language of their region of residence. more here - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roma_people Gwynne |
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Gypsy | Report | 27 Jan 2007 22:38 |
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The Roma (gypsies) were persecuted by Hitler. Pat |
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Derek | Report | 27 Jan 2007 22:53 |
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Thank you ladies for the explications, but why am I into my seventieth year before hearing the word. I was aware of the Romany nation and it's origin, but suddenly ROMA ?? Is it something to do with being PC? derek |
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Guinevere | Report | 28 Jan 2007 00:01 |
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Not sure if it's PC, Derek. It isn't a new word to me. It's what they have always been called, particularly in Eastern Europe. Gwynne |
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