noun Common

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.”

noun

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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

Roms plural, Roma plural

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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.

Origin: Sanskrit

Synonyms

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fixed storage read-only memory read-only storage

Rhymes for Rom

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Frequently asked questions

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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