gitan — meaning in English

English meaning

• gypsy noun A member of the Romani people, a traditionally travelling ethnic group.
• Rom noun A man of the Romani people, especially a married one considered a respected member of the community.

Senses

gitan is used for these senses in English:

• gypsy (colloquial) An itinerant person or any person, not necessarily Romani; a tinker, a traveller or a carny.

gypsy — full definition

1. noun A member of the Romani people, a traditionally travelling ethnic group.
2. adj Relating to a free-spirited, wandering lifestyle, used loosely and figuratively.

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