Çingene

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Turkish

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Etymology

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From Ottoman Turkish چنگانه (Çingâne), from Greek τσιγγάνος (tsingános, Gypsy).

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Çingene

  1. (sometimes offensive) Rom, gypsy

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  • Çingene is found offensive by some Romani people, as it (like the English equivalent gypsy) has negative connotations, such as that the people are dishonest or thieving, and it is associated with discrimination and persecution of Romani. It is still more common than Roman.

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