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Rom
rohm
Rom (noun) means a man of the Romani people, especially a married one considered a respected member of the community. Example: “He was recognized in the community as a rom.”
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A man of the Romani people, especially a married one considered a respected member of the community.
"He was recognized in the community as a rom."
How to use Rom
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term for a man of the Romani ethnic group.
When to use it
Not to be confused with the acronym ROM (read-only memory) in computing, which is unrelated and always capitalized.
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Word forms
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- Roms, Roma
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Etymology
From the Romani word rrom, "Romani man", likely tracing back to a Sanskrit term for a caste of traveling musicians and performers.
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fixed storage
read-only memory
read-only storage
Rhymes for Rom
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What does “Rom” mean?
The word “Rom” means a man of the Romani people, especially a married one considered a respected member of the community. In plain terms, a term for a man of the Romani ethnic group.
How do you pronounce “Rom”?
“Rom” is pronounced rohm (/ɹoʊm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Rom” in a sentence?
Here is “Rom” used in a sentence: “He was recognized in the community as a rom.”
What part of speech is “Rom”?
“Rom” is a noun.
Where does the word “Rom” come from?
The word “Rom” comes from Sanskrit. From the Romani word rrom, "Romani man", likely tracing back to a Sanskrit term for a caste of traveling musicians and performers.
Is “Rom” a common word?
“Rom” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between Rom and Roma?
Rom refers specifically to a man of the Romani people, especially a married man regarded as a respected community member, while Roma refers more broadly to the Romani people as a whole ethnic group.
Is Rom a term for one person or for a whole group?
Rom refers to an individual — specifically a Romani man — rather than the group as a whole; the broader ethnic group is referred to as the Roma.
Is Rom always capitalized?
Yes, Rom is capitalized because it refers to membership in a specific ethnic group, the Romani people.
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