Romani people in Australia
The Romani people in Australia are citizens of Australia who are of Romani descent. They are sometimes referred to as Gypsies or Roma. Most Romani in Australia trace their roots to the United Kingdom and Greece, who in return trace their roots to northern India.
Total population | |
---|---|
5,000[1]-25,000 | |
Regions with significant populations | |
New South Wales, Queensland | |
Languages | |
Australian English, Romani, various Para-Romani languages | |
Religion | |
Christianity | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Romani |
There are believed to be between 5,000[1] and 25,000 Romani in Australia.[2]
Despite its wide use, many Romani people consider the term "Gypsy" to be a racial slur, and are offended or made uncomfortable by its use. The word traces its origin to Europeans incorrectly surmising that Romani people originated from Egypt.[3]
See also
References
- "Angloromani". Ethnologue. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
- Yvonne Slee. "A History of Australian Romanies, now and then". Now and Then. Australia: Open ABC. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- Vagnozzi, Alexa (2016). "Why 'Gypsy' Is A Racial Slur". Odyssey.
External links
- Romani In Australia: Invisible and Marginalised ‘Others’ In Australian History
- Romani Sinti Community Organisation Of Queensland
- Why 'Gypsy' Is A Racial Slur
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