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:It's one of those terms that was a misnomer from the beginning, but took on a new meaning. In the case of applying political correctness to Gypsies, renaming them Roma, seems to have gained some traction in Europe, but leaves Americans confused. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]<sup>[[User talk:RobSmith|''Give Peace a chance'']]</sup> 17:30, January 18, 2023 (EST)
:It's one of those terms that was a misnomer from the beginning, but took on a new meaning. In the case of applying political correctness to Gypsies, renaming them Roma, seems to have gained some traction in Europe, but leaves Americans confused. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]<sup>[[User talk:RobSmith|''Give Peace a chance'']]</sup> 17:30, January 18, 2023 (EST)
::Can you please perhaps elaborate? —[[User:LT|<code><span style="background:#FF8181">'''LT'''</span></code>]] '''''[[User talk:LT|<sup>(Mark 8:36)</sup>]]''''' Wednesday, 17:34, January 18, 2023 (EST)
::Can you please perhaps elaborate? —[[User:LT|<code><span style="background:#FF8181">'''LT'''</span></code>]] '''''[[User talk:LT|<sup>(Mark 8:36)</sup>]]''''' Wednesday, 17:34, January 18, 2023 (EST)
:::Both terms originated in France. I'd have to do some more research to recall details.
:::Technically, both terms are misnomers. Arabs and Jews are all Semites - sons of Shem. Gypsies were originally thought to have come from Egypt, hence the name. Later research theorizes they came from India. But even the name "Roma" is confusing, cause it confuses them with Romania, where many Gypsies first settled in Europe after their long trek across Persia and Turkey. As I understand it, the movement to retitle them as "Roma" over the past 2 decades is because that's what they call themselves, which itself may be a misnomer. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]<sup>[[User talk:RobSmith|''Give Peace a chance'']]</sup> 18:47, January 18, 2023 (EST)