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Gypsy
Cultural Identity![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
The term 'gypsy' specifically refers to the Romani people, an ethnic group with origins in South Asia. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/1qq59iFPKVHkhrSbL6nwT0bHpE.webp)
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'Gypsy' can be seen as pejorative or disrespectful; some prefer 'Romani' or 'Traveler'. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/FnafLRIiucHDOUoPHqHPSQpMPc.webp)
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Historically, gypsies traveled for work, but not all modern Romani people are nomadic. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/qWyO8inZbgL9WOZwggMmxxTJU.webp)