Romanichal - Revision history

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	Many Angloromani words, e.g., pal have been incorporated into English, particularly in the form of British slang.		Many Angloromani words, e.g., pal have been incorporated into English, particularly in the form of British slang.


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	In Great Britain, there is a sharp north–south divide among Romanichal. Southern Romanichal live in the South East, South West, Midlands, East Anglia, and South Wales; Northern Romanichal live in the North West, Yorkshire, Scottish Borders, and northeastern Wales. The two groups' dialects differ in accent and vocabulary.		In Great Britain, there is a sharp north–south divide among Romanichal. Southern Romanichal live in the South East, South West, Midlands, East Anglia, and South Wales; Northern Romanichal live in the North West, Yorkshire, Scottish Borders, and northeastern Wales. The two groups' dialects differ in accent and vocabulary.

			= '''Language''' =
			The Romani people in England spoke traditional Romanes—an Indo-Aryan language—until it was largely replaced by English and Angloromani in the 19th century. The variant of Romanes spoken in England closely resembled those of Romani communities in continental Europe. Notable lexical influences included Persian, Armenian, Byzantine Greek, Slavic, and Romanian. Angloromani is a mixed language that combines the syntax and grammar of English with the Romani lexicon. Today, many Romanichal speak both English and Angloromani, with a small minority believed to speak the traditional Romani language.

			There are two dialects of Angloromani: Southern Angloromani (spoken in the Southeast, Southwest, Midlands, East Anglia, and South Wales) and Northern Angloromani (spoken in the Northeast, Northwest, Yorkshire, Scottish Borders, and Northeast of Wales). These two dialects, along with the accents that accompany them, have led to two regional Romanichal identities forming, these being the Southern Romanichal identity and the Northern Romanichal identity.

			Many Angloromani words, e.g., pal have been incorporated into English, particularly in the form of British slang.
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	= '''Etymology''' =		= '''Etymology''' =
			The word "Romanichal" is derived from Romani chal, where chal is Angloromani for "fellow".

			= '''Distribution''' =
			Nearly all Romanichal in Great Britain live in England, with smaller communities in South Wales, Northeast Wales, and the Scottish Borders.

			In Great Britain, there is a sharp north–south divide among Romanichal. Southern Romanichal live in the South East, South West, Midlands, East Anglia, and South Wales; Northern Romanichal live in the North West, Yorkshire, Scottish Borders, and northeastern Wales. The two groups' dialects differ in accent and vocabulary.

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	The '''Romanichal''' also known as '''Romany Gypsies''' or '''English Gypsies''' are a Romani subgroup in the United Kingdom. Many Romanichal speak '''Angloromani''', a mixed language that blends Romani vocabulary with English syntax. Romanichal residing in England, Scotland, and Wales are considered part of the (Romani) Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller community.		The '''Romanichal''' also known as '''Romany Gypsies''' or '''English Gypsies''' are a Romani subgroup in the United Kingdom. Many Romanichal speak '''Angloromani''', a mixed language that blends Romani vocabulary with English syntax. Romanichal residing in England, Scotland, and Wales are considered part of the (Romani) Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller community.

			Genetic, cultural, and linguistic findings indicate that the Romani people trace their origins to South Asia, likely in the regions of present-day Punjab, Rajasthan, and Sindh.

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	The '''Romanichal''' also known as '''Romany Gypsies''' or '''English Gypsies''' are a Romani subgroup in the United Kingdom. Many Romanichal speak Angloromani, a mixed language that blends Romani vocabulary with English syntax. Romanichal residing in England, Scotland, and Wales are considered part of the (Romani) Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller community.		The '''Romanichal''' also known as '''Romany Gypsies''' or '''English Gypsies''' are a Romani subgroup in the United Kingdom. Many Romanichal speak '''Angloromani''', a mixed language that blends Romani vocabulary with English syntax. Romanichal residing in England, Scotland, and Wales are considered part of the (Romani) Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller community.

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			The '''Romanichal''' also known as '''Romany Gypsies''' or '''English Gypsies''' are a Romani subgroup in the United Kingdom. Many Romanichal speak Angloromani, a mixed language that blends Romani vocabulary with English syntax. Romanichal residing in England, Scotland, and Wales are considered part of the (Romani) Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller community.

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