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The English term gypsy or gipsy [16] is commonly used to indicate Romani people, [17] and use of the word gipsy in modern-day English is pervasive (and is a legal term under English law—see below), and some Romani organizations use it in their own organizational names, particularly in the United Kingdom.
Name frequently found at Mons Claudianus i.e. two persons have this name on a list of Dacian names, but this name is also the patronyme of the soldier named Diernaios. [17] The name ‘'bast'’ is found in Thrace (cf. Decev) but never as Bastiza. [17] Bikili(s) Decebal's friend (Dio Cassius) [18] Blegissa
The history of Roma in Greece goes back to the 15th century. The name Gypsy (Gyftos = Γύφτος) sometimes used for the Romani people was first given to them by the Greeks, who supposed them to be Egyptian in origin. [10] Due to their nomadic nature, they are not concentrated in a specific geographical area, but are dispersed all over the ...
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Zhena Muzyka - Founder of Zhena’s Gypsy Tea [13] Boris Pelekh - singer [14] [15] Sani Rifati - Kosovar-American human rights activist and the President of Voice of Roma; Levi and Matilda Stanley - 19th century immigrant Romanichal elders; Nettie Stanley - matriarch of the family starring in the TLC reality television series "Gypsy Sisters"
This page makes mention of prominent individuals of Romanichal descent.. listed alphabetically by surname. Adam Ant (born 1954) – English punk/New Wave musician; of Romanichal descent
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Romani men in urban areas tend to wear shiny suits and ties as a display of fashion, status, and elegance. Romani men often wear golden rings and necklaces as jewelry. The hat and vest of a Romani man is indicative of his tribe and clan affiliation. Because of the Romani stigma surrounding the lower body, Romani men will often avoid wearing ...