noun
Rom
rohm
noun
1
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.
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.