Gypsy woman
nounfeminine/siˈɣɐnɐ/medium
ci·ga·na
Definition
A woman or girl belonging to the Romani people, an ethnic group with origins in South Asia, traditionally associated with a nomadic lifestyle.
The term 'Gypsy' is sometimes considered outdated or pejorative. 'Romani' is often preferred in formal contexts.
The Gypsy woman told fortunes at the market.
Romani culture has a strong oral tradition.
Common collocations
Gypsy communityGypsy musicGypsy caravanfortune-telling Gypsy
Etymology
Possivelmente do grego 'atsínganos' (intocável), através do bizantino.